  | I have finally finished this years World Of Wearable Art entry for 2017 and its arrived in Nelson for Judging. I Find out mid July whether I am in the show again for this year. Fingers crossed! HEART OF ARTISTA Artista wears her art on her sleeve. An exhibition of people and the deep connection they have with their land. Her garment breaks all the rules with the juxtaposition of Rococo, art deco, and modernism, connected by a richly decorated cuckoo clock which symbolises the evolution of art movements throughout time. Artista is inspired by surrealists Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo. Their paintings remain true to themselves as they paint completely uninhibited, and free from constraint. Artista escapes the tendrils of commercialism and her heart opens fully for the first time. ...Artista takes flight  |