The
Wearable Art of Tineke Lentink
Tineke
Lentink is one of the most prolific artists I have ever encountered.
She creates art objects in many shapes and forms. She designs, sews,
paints on cloth, weaves, knows how to make a Sioux tipi, and a lot more.
Tineke spent a few years working with native people in
James Bay, setting up a small business for the production and sale of
native arts and crafts on canvas. Now Tineke designs clothes, and
volunteers her artistic skills, teaching weaving at a farm that fosters
intellectually deficient persons.
I was treated to a viewing of her recent collection of
One-of-a-kind wearable art. Clothes sewn from unique
materials she obtains from
Europe and
Africa.
Her
coats are quilted or reversible, her outfits are comfortable and many
are one-size fits all.
Some
blouses are sewn of a variety of materials, colours and patterns. I
found these particularly attractive.
Tineke makes everyday clothes as well as eveningwear. If
she has the material you like, she would sew one in your size – no
problem.
Some
outfits are sewn from material that she paints herself. Many are two or
three-piece outfits that could be worn anywhere. These clothes are
attractive, yet designed for comfort.
Put one of Tineke’s creations on, and you are set for a
dinner gathering, a cocktail party or a walk in the forest.
If you want to own a Tineke design, call her at
450-562-5918.
