Dolly Parton & The Makers: My Life in Rhinestones
Gallery Director & Exhibition Designer
Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones
Lipscomb University’s Fashion & Design Department presents Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones, a captivating fashion exhibition running from October 31 to December 9, 2023, at the John C. Hutcheson Gallery in Beaman Library. This exclusive showcase offers a rare glimpse into Dolly Parton’s iconic wardrobe, featuring dozens of her most memorable looks and celebrating the talented makers who brought them to life.
Inspired by Dolly’s new book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, the exhibit explores the artistry, craftsmanship, and stories behind her legendary style. Curated by Dolly’s lead archivist Rebecca Seaver and visiting faculty member Iisha Lemming—her former head patternmaker and seamstress—this exhibition highlights the magic behind the seams. Guests will discover the intricate techniques, creative processes, and dedication that shaped Dolly’s extraordinary fashion legacy.
Lipscomb University’s Fashion & Design Department presents Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones, a captivating fashion exhibition running from October 31 to December 9, 2023, at the John C. Hutcheson Gallery in Beaman Library. This exclusive showcase offers a rare glimpse into Dolly Parton’s iconic wardrobe, featuring dozens of her most memorable looks and celebrating the talented makers who brought them to life.
Inspired by Dolly’s new book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, the exhibit explores the artistry, craftsmanship, and stories behind her legendary style. Curated by Dolly’s lead archivist Rebecca Seaver and visiting faculty member Iisha Lemming—her former head patternmaker and seamstress—this exhibition highlights the magic behind the seams. Guests will discover the intricate techniques, creative processes, and dedication that shaped Dolly’s extraordinary fashion legacy.
Halston
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John C. Hutcheson Gallery 2021 - Role: Exhibition Designer and CuratorStep into the world of Halston, the visionary designer who redefined American fashion. This immersive exhibition traces Halston's extraordinary career—from his breakthrough as a milliner, designing the iconic pillbox hat worn by Jackie Kennedy, to his groundbreaking role at the legendary Battle of Versailles fashion show.
Featuring original garments, archival photographs, and artifacts, the exhibition brings Halston’s story to life, celebrating his minimalist aesthetic and unmatched influence on modern style. Visitors will experience a meticulously designed space that recreates Halston’s iconic office, adorned with rich red velvet and elegant white orchids—a testament to his refined taste and signature vision. Explore Halston’s journey from milliner to fashion icon, a designer whose effortless silhouettes and timeless elegance transformed the industry and set the standard for American glamour. |
MANUEL: The One of One |
John C. Hutcheson Gallery 2022 - Role: Exhibition Designer and CuratorManuel Cuevas: The Rhinestone Rembrandt
Celebrate the legendary craftsmanship of Manuel Cuevas, the iconic Mexican-born designer who revolutionized Western wear with his dazzling, one-of-a-kind creations. Known as the Rhinestone Rembrandt, Manuel’s masterful embroidery, intricate detailing, and signature flair have dressed some of the most legendary country and Western stars, including Porter Wagoner, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and countless others. This exhibition showcases Manuel's extraordinary career, highlighting his artistry that blends traditional techniques with bold, unforgettable styling. Original garments, adorned with rhinestones, rich embroidery, and vibrant colors, take center stage alongside photographs and stories that chronicle his impact on music, fashion, and pop culture. Step into Manuel’s world, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and experience the timeless designs that turned singers into icons and fashion into legend. A tribute to the man who made Western wear an art form, this exhibition honors Manuel Cuevas’ enduring legacy—one stitch, one rhinestone, and one star at a time. |
Textural Interiors
Open Gallery, 2023 Solo Exhibition
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As a multimedia artist specializing in sculpture and abstract painting. Jamie Reschke's painting is process-driven, as she enjoys experiencing and adapting to the challenges her various media present during creation, adding a sense of spontaneity to her work. Her current painting series, “Textural Interiors,” is heavily informed by her sculptural background. Reschke combines the two mediums by applying different materials to the canvas to create a structural base before painting. “There’s a sense of freedom in experimenting with the different materials to make an interesting texture,” says Reschke, “I look at it as the process of displaying energy, and each time it yields a different result, which is exciting.” The results are minimalist yet stimulating sculptural paintings. Each piece displays its energy and movement through varying levels of relief. Reschke emphasizes the texture with a predominantly neutral palette and adds minimal, bold color choices throughout the series to make the pieces more visually stimulating. |
Reschke draws inspiration from architectural forms, art history, sculptural structure, and the dynamic relationships of color.
To see more information regarding exhibitions and curating projects. Please view the Curriculum Vitae below.
To see more information regarding exhibitions and curating projects. Please view the Curriculum Vitae below.