My 2022 Paper Fashion

This fashion is made out of 99% Neenah brand paper! I created it and walked the runway for the 2022 annual Paper Fashion Show Denver. This year’s theme was “chiaroscuro”. My intention of my piece was to challenge the patriarchy and the commercial wedding complex. The style was inspired by traditional wedding dresses, cake, and flowers, raven feathers, vintage funeral veils, and 18th century Italian paintings. The art includes a dress, a funeral veil and a bouquet of flowers, all made out of paper. Photo of me in my dress by James deWitt.

For more details about this annual show that benefits youth arts programs and celebrates creativity click button below. https://www.paperfashionshow.com

Y/our Denver Photo Exhibition

Thank you to the Denver Architecture Foundation and the Colorado Photographic Arts Center for selecting my photos for the 2021 and the 2022 exhibition. You can see the full online exhibitions here and maybe get some ideas of where to explore in Denver: 2021 exhibition and 2022 exhibition.

‘What’s Your Story?’ Event

After hiding under a Covid rock, I’m slowly getting out in the cultural community again. I had a pop-up space with some of my photo prints and art products such as t-shirts and hand painted mugs at a variety show that included music and comedy—curated by the talented storyteller and architect, Vanessa Valerio.

Risk-taking Interview

Thanks to “Shoutout Colorado” magazine for my interview on risk-taking. It was a good chance for me to reflect on times where change only occurred and doors only opened after I had taken some risk.

Read full article here: https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-nancy-bratton-graphic-designer-artist-entrepreneur

Book + coffee table design

I designed this coffee table book for the Denver Art Museum and this coffee table for myself! The table uses pine from a Colorado forest fire, a colored river of resin, and steel hairpin legs. The smaller piece works well either nesting or being solo (which may be a reflection of my personality).

Inclusion for Introverts at Denver Startup Week

The largest FREE entrepreneur event of its kind happens every September in Denver. My experience, Networking for Introverts, was part of the 2019 Designer Track and was a comfortable space designed to help Introverts (or anyone) connect more genuinely with others by breaking into pairs and small groups, engaging in prompts, photo walks, games, storytelling activities, art installations, and more. We celebrated the power of being our quiet selves and had engaging conversations with new people—all while having fun. Experience contributors included: C. Paul Bindel, Jim Darling, Vanessa Valerio, and PEEKaMEET.

“Everyone shines, given the right lighting.” ― Susan Cain, Quiet

Creation for the 2019 Paper Fashion Show

My “Flights of Fancy” dress, purse, and jewelry is made out of 97 percent Neenah paper. Some inspiration included; flying over Iceland, topographic maps, and wanting to achieve a light, dreamy feeling. This annual show put on by The One Club Denver raises money for a local kids’ art program. This year featured 50 designers including student designers.

AIA/DC Photography Exhibition

I was thrilled to have my photography included in the group show, #iseeDC2019, at the District Architecture Center. If you are a lover of DC, its buildings, and different perspectives, check out the show on view through June 7, 2019.

Architecture tour/talk at DAM

I enjoyed an interesting architecture tour and talk by Darrin Alfred, Curator of Architecture, Design, & Graphics at the Denver Art Museum. This FUN experience was designed by Brian Corrigan of Futures United Network.

A few things I learned:

~The North Building is getting its face-lift by @fentressarchitects and @machadosilvetti.
~It is the only completed Gio Ponte building in North America.
~It uses 1 million tiles! .
~Custom curved glass will be used for the welcome center.
~Gio Ponte originally wanted a castle like moat around building.
~This was the first high rise art museum building in U.S.
~Gio Ponte liked diamond shapes (notice the diamond and other window shapes.).
~The rooftop will have amazing views of the Rockies.

Furniture design & build

One of my joys is getting off screen, using hand tools, getting sawdust in my hair, and patiently building furniture. Here are a few examples of my Nordic style line including a desk, bench, his and hers nightstand, chair and side table.

Photography featured in Denver Post

I had fun with a photoshoot for Brian Corrigan, showing off his newest venture for Futures United Network—a holiday pop up market, focused on experiences, such as an architectural tour and a bug dinner from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Bananno Concepts.