Friday, January 20, 2012

Jillian Maslow: Q&A

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Jillian Maslow: Q & A. Photos and interview by K.K.W

Educated in NYC and Paris, her work has been exhibited and published internationally. With a background in custom couture tailoring,  millinery, and now coming into her own more then ever, its hard to believe she was Pre-med in college. She recently finished her involvement in the filming of "24 hour Catwalk" which is currently airing on Lifetime network. 8 of her stylish hats will be featured on the show. 

SP: I recently caught up with Jillian @ The Flatiron Hotel, then we walked over to the lounge @ Ristorante "Aselina", for a beer & a bite.       
Ristorante "Aselina"
Ristorante "Aselina", Ahi tuna tartare
with robiola cheese, black truffle
and spring onions.
The amazing Jillian Maslow, photo by K.K.W
SP: What got you to start pursing design and fashion seriously?

JM: I started out in pre-med, loved math and science, but was very jealous of the artists and creative people around me. I was a closet sewer:) So I transfered from Suny Purchase University, to F.I.T(Fashion institute of Technology).

SP: when it comes to art, influences are all around, what's one of your strongest? 

JM: Alexander Calder. His work always induces happiness, it reminds me of the magic of art.

SP: How did you get involved with "24 hour catwalk"?

JM: I answer the Ad for the show, and did the pilot for it last Oct, it was more or less for the money, but I think its great and the contacts I've made are wonderful. Later on they called and said the show would be on the air.

SP: What do you like about it the most?

JM: It was a tiring situation, but to meet others who have similar skills and passions is amazing. Its great to be in a place with people like that. And the networking has been really helpful.

SP: Any side benefits to speak of?

JM: I got to work on "World of Jenks"(more on air sewing)and "The revolution" with Tim Gunn, behind the scenes stuff. Networking has been really great. 

SP: Your gown 'Target:Peace', the best part of the "No Comment" exhibit, any interest events surrounding it?

JM: Bill Shipsey wanted it to be involved with a campaign against small arms, "Control arms"-Amnesty international. But the whole thing was put on hold for a vote until 2012. Also its going to be in a photoshoot in the desert, which will involve stop motion, where you see gun-power residue build up and it turn into flowers, war into peace.  

SP: Jillian, great interview & thanks so much for taking the time, I know your very busy. If you would like to know more, go to:www.jillianmaslow.com "24 hour Catwalk" is on Thursdays @ 10 pm on Lifetime and features Jillian as one of the on-air seamstresses in 8 of the 10 episodes, each time wearing on of her amazing hats. "Art is the reason, art is the way"
 Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W 

Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W 
Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W 

Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W 
Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W 

Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W
'Target:Peace' by
Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W

'Target:Peace' by
Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W
Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W


The amazing
Jillian Maslow,
Photo by K.K.W

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

How come You didn't say that JHwang was a big influence & help with Your Fine art ?