Dress Tents

PHOTOGRAPHY + INSTALLATIONS
by Robin Lasser + Adrienne Pao

Dress Tents are wearable architecture (installations) and large color photographs that picture the dress tent with a companion landscape, constructing a fashion of place. Some installations are performed in public spaces such as museums or urban streets, while others are made and staged just for the photograph.

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Through the humor of an oversized dress, we reference specific body and land topics pertaining to the place and culture where they are located. Exploring these two symbols (body and land) of shelter, we explore themes of protection vs. oppression, expression vs. exploitation, sexy vs. matronly, and many more.

Photographic Series
30” x 36”, 40”x 48” Chromogenic Prints
Ongoing 2007 - Present

Hula Girl Dress Tent

Hula Girl Dress Tent

Waikiki, Oahu, 2017.
Photograph: 48” W x 40” H, Chromogenic Print.

MISSIONARY MUUMUU DRESS TENT

MISSIONARY MUUMUU DRESS TENT

Kailua Beach, Oahu, 2004.
Photograph: 40” W x 48” H, Chromogenic Print.

LAVA TUBE TOP DRESS TENT

LAVA TUBE TOP DRESS TENT

Kilauea Crater, Hawai’i, 2004.

Photograph: 48” W x 40” H Chromogenic Print.

THREE DRESS TENTS CAMPING IN A FAUX HAWAIIAN RAINFOREST

THREE DRESS TENTS CAMPING IN A FAUX HAWAIIAN RAINFOREST

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, 2004.

Photograph: 36” W x 30” H, Chromogenic Print.

CROSS DRESS TENTS

CROSS DRESS TENTS

Fort Point, San Francisco, CA), 2005.

Photograph: 36” W x 30” H, Chromogenic Print.

PICNIC DRESS TENT

PICNIC DRESS TENT

Highway 5 near Tracy, CA, 2005.

Photograph: 48” W x 40” H, Chromogenic Print.

MS. HOMELAND SECURITY - ILLEGAL ENTRY DRESS TENT

MS. HOMELAND SECURITY - ILLEGAL ENTRY DRESS TENT

California/Mexico border fence, 2005.

Photograph: 48” W x 40” H, Chromogenic Print.

TANNING ONE’S HIDE DRESS TENT

TANNING ONE’S HIDE DRESS TENT

Monterey Sand Dunes, Monterey, CA, 2005.

Photograph: 36” W x 30” H, Chromogenic Print.

BOUND TO LEISURE DRESS TENT

BOUND TO LEISURE DRESS TENT

Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden, Oahu, 2005.

Photograph: 36” W x 30” H, Chromogenic Print.

EDIBLE GARDEN DRESS TENT

EDIBLE GARDEN DRESS TENT

Saratoga, CA at Montalvo Arts Center, 2011.

Photograph: 36”W x 30”H, Chromogenic Print.

CAVE DRESS TENT

CAVE DRESS TENT

Castle Rock State Park, Santa Cruz, CA, 2005.

Photograph: 30” W x 36” H, Chromogenic Print.

FURRY DRESS TENT

FURRY DRESS TENT

Oakland Hills Redwoods, Oakland, CA, 2005.

Photograph: 30” W x 36” H, Chromogenic Print.

ICE QUEEN: GLACIAL RETREAT DRESS TENT

ICE QUEEN: GLACIAL RETREAT DRESS TENT

Mt. Shasta in front of an advancing glacier, CA.

Photograph: 48”W x 40”H, Chromogenic Print.

SALTY WATER: SOUTH BAY SALT FLATS DRESS TENT

SALTY WATER: SOUTH BAY SALT FLATS DRESS TENT

Salt Ponds Transitioning to Wetlands near Redwood City, CA, 2010

Photograph: 36”H x 30”W, Chromogenic Print.

DIRTY TOWEL DRESS TENT

DIRTY TOWEL DRESS TENT

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, 2005.

Photograph: 36” W x 30” H, Chromogenic Print.

GREENHOUSE DRESS TENT

GREENHOUSE DRESS TENT

Former Greenhouse for Commerical Plants in Richmond, CA, 2008.

Photograph: 48”W x 40”H, Chromogenic Print.

MS.YEKATERINBURG: CAMERA OBSCURA DRESS TENT

MS.YEKATERINBURG: CAMERA OBSCURA DRESS TENT

Church on the Blood, Yekaterinburg, Russia, 2011.

Photograph: 48”W x 40”H, Chromogenic Print.

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