'I create transformational concepts for exhibits, museums, and collaborations, and turn my ideas into reality with costumes, an installation, words, a design...' - Kelima K
White feather kimono created for Terence Koh.
'Transformation Cloak' by Kelima K at the MET Museum, NY, for Lee Mingwei's Sonic Blossom exhibit
The designer also creates artistic, handcrafted clothing and wedding dresses.
Kelima K, NY fashion week, Lincoln Center Tents
Performance art designs, and costumes for museum exhibits.
A ceremonial kimono, made of pristine white feathers, commissioned by Terence Koh.
'I'm able to bring another dimension to a project or collaboration.' - Kelima K
Kelima K's 'Transformation Cloak' (below) created for Lee Mingwei's 'Sonic Blossom' exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
This cloak was acquired by the MFA and is now part of the museum's permanent collection. Click here to see the cloak at the MFA.
'Transformation Cloak' for 'Sonic Blossom', Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, permanent collection.
'Transformation Cloak', in process. Designed for Mingwei Lee's 'Sonic Blossom' exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum, Fall 2016
detail: 'Transformation Cloak' in progress
Kelima K, in a ceremonial kimono, from her atelier window in Soho, overlooking Houston and Mercer St. photo by Nicolas Pier-Morin