 The
surrealistic Out-takes (detail: left) was inspired by the
Blue Hawaii movie, in which the charismatic Elvis Presley
starred.
Because of Blue Hawaii's
overwhelming box office success, it began a series of “formula”
movies. These movies featured Elvis, a beautiful leading lady, and
inspirational panoramic views. The formula movies pretty much ended
the critical success of Elvis |
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Presley’s acting career, although
he was a gifted natural actor.
Out-takes was designed by making several to-scale drawings. Many
difficult techniques, including piecing, applique, machine embroidery
(manipulated and resident), trapunto, pantographing, and machine quilting were
used. Materials included crystals and fabric paint, as well as textiles (some
Hawaiian) and specialty threads, such as holograph, metallic, invisible, and
variegated varieties. |
