Floral Elysium: A Study of Art, Permaculture, and Fashion

An artistic depiction of a stylized dress, merging elements of sculpture and fashion, inspired by Man Ray's solarized photography and Cecil Beaton’s portrait of Audrey Hepburn in “My Fair Lady.”

Rose Lynch wears skirt from Dark Pony Couture, stylist’s own bralette. Adorned with large abstract floral headpiece Floral Elysium: Veiled Bloom by Jamie Solorio

“Fit for kings, formal gardens afford an earthly Elysium and the odd impression that we mere men might actually control nature for a time.” -Ezra Pound

Floral Elysium: A Study of Art, Permaculture, and Fashion; the interplay between the natural world, technology, and Dark Pony Couture. “Veiled Bloom” pictured above draws inspiration from visual artist Man Ray’s solarized photography and the sculptural elements of Cecil Beaton’s “My Fair Lady” portrait of Audrey Hepburn.

The photo collection "Floral Elysium,"evokes a utopian vision of fashion as it could be—sustainable and a profound respect for nature. It represents a future where clothing is crafted with care, consciousness, and an appreciation for the environment.

I am working with American artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s Chatgpt to receive a type of education based in Art History. Surrealism is particularly intriguing to me. My intention, to experiment with surrealist art techniques using flora of USDA Zone 9B and speaking to the idea of Permaculture. The sample images from past shoots below are from, 'Dress Like a Woman,' and “Rock and Gold” featured in RealFake Magazine. Zone 9B flora imagery created by The Solorio’s was utilized during the exploration of editing styles inspired by Kristian Schuller and Elizaveta Porodina.

A surreal image of a model with floral patterns superimposed on her body, blending elements of photography and fashion against a dark background, inspired by Man Ray's solarized techniques.
A model in a dark suit stands against a floral-patterned background, holding a rose. The image combines elements of fashion photography and floral design, creating a surreal and dramatic visual effect.
An artistic depiction of a stylized dress, merging elements of sculpture and fashion, inspired by Man Ray's solarized photography and Cecil Beaton’s portrait of Audrey Hepburn. in “My Fair Lady.”
A close-up, solarized portrait of a model's face with glowing lines highlighting the contours, predominantly in purple hues, creating a surreal and ethereal effect.
Jamie Solorio