World of Wearable Arts - Some of the 2010 Winning entries and the stories behind them.

World of Wearable Art in New Zealand. Some of the 2010 Winning entries and the stories behind them.

The Public Affairs Section at the United States Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand, hosted 8 American and 2 British finalists who were visiting Wellington for the World of Wearable Art Awards. Locally known as "WOW' this event is an annual fashion design completion and show that attracts entrants for all over the world. The event runs over 8 nights and is seen by 15,000 people. Last year's Supreme Winner was American designer David Walker from Alaska. Three artists provided a presentation of their designs and talked about their work processes and inspirations to an audience of students and lecturers from three design colleges. The students and artists were able to network and share their work and the visitors presentation provided inspiration to the students.

David Walker: 2010 Commercial Gen-i Creative Excellence Section: Theme 'Art of Light'.

David Walker: David is from Alaska and is a highly skilled carpenter / builder who has been interested in pursuing the characteristics and capabilities of what can be designed in wood. He has been a regular finalist in the WOW Awards and won the Supreme Award last year.

Sean Purucker - 2010 Winner WETA Award.

Sean Purucker lives in California and studied Industrial Design Technology at The Art Institute of Seattle. In 2008 Sean was the winner of the World of Wearable Art WOW! Factor Award.

Richelle Rudeen - Educated in New York and Bournemouth - 2010 Winner Tourism New Zealand Avant Garde Section: Theme: Inspired by the Circus.

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[Sean Purucker]

Thank you for hosting all of us at the embassy. What and honor and great chance to meet other designers. Also thanks for getting put together and up online so fast! :)