Zoe Bradley was honoured to be asked by the Royal Academy of Arts in London to come and talk about her career in fashion and art for their Friends Week (Monday 16th May - Sunday 22nd May)
Above: Zoe Bradley at work in her studio.
A series of events will take place during Friends Week at the Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly. Zoe will be talking on Friday 20th May from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Sir Hugh Casson Room, The Keeper's House, Burlington House.
Above: Exterior shot of the front & courtyard of the RA.
Its a week of events dedicated to the loyal Friends of the RA and a great way to thank them for their continued support. It's also a chance for them to experience events, workshops, activities and tours from around the Academy and beyond.
Above: The white 'Cinderella' shoe by Zoe Bradley. Commissioned by Sotheby's for their Christmas window 2015 will be on show at the RA event.
Be inspired by a visit to the RA library, the oldest fine art library in the UK, with a significant collection of books. Get creative with RA practical workshops from floristry to photography with expert tutors, working in the industry.
Above: Friends will be able to access the stunning Library room at the RA.
Above: Work by Columbia Creative who will be conducting floristry workshops on Sunday 22nd May from 1.30pm.
Zoe's talk will focus on the link between fashion and art and how it has inspired and influenced many of her paper sculptures, from the couture style larger than life dresses, to the magical headpieces and her most recent work for Sotheby's which involved creating a pair of gold paper shoes and gold paper crown encrusted with Swarovski gems.
Above: The Gold Paper Crown by Zoe Bradley. Commissioned by Sotheby's London for the exhibition and auction of Royal & Noble Descent in January 2016. Adorned with Swarovski crystals and 3,000 hand cut leaves.
Above: The Gold paper shoes created by Zoe Bradley were based on an pair of men's original Venetian court shoes from 1700.
Above: The red ruffle paper dress created with 6,000 ruffles and red Swarovski crystals. On display here at Sotheby's for Royal & Descent auction in January 2016.
There are also talks from the worlds of film, music and poetry. Enthusiasts of fine food and wine can enjoy a selection of tastings that will evoke Italian excellence drawing inspiration form the Age of Giorgione.
Above: Floristry and Fashion - workshop with florist & illustrator Harriet Parry will be on 21st May 10.30am - 12.30am.
For creative professionals looking to connect with like minded Friends, the RA will be premiering a short series of breakfast talks, covering subjects from business incubation to creating your personal brand on line.
There really is something for everyone and as the RA celebrate a milestone of over 96,000 Friends, its sure to be a vibrant and busy week.
Above: One of the 'Ugly Sisters' created in paper by Bradley for Sotheby's London will be on display at the RA on Friday 20th May.
Above: Unpacking one of the 'Ugly Sisters' who will also be on display at the RA for Friends Week.
For more information on the vent programme for Friends Week please click on the link below: