Textile collage artist Oscar Arrais presents birds reimagined as haute couture figures in a SALA exhibition that layers reclaimed textiles, drawing visual language from Gucci, Valentino, Balenciaga and designers including Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. The work explores identity, performance and self-expression through sustainable practice, with opening night and exclusive workshops available.

Join textile collage artist Oscar Arrais, Feast Festival 2025 Cover Artist, and step into a world where nature meets high fashion. This striking SALA exhibition reimagines birds as bold fashion icons, merging avian beauty with the visual language of haute couture. Drawing inspiration from houses such as Gucci, Valentino and Balenciaga, alongside designers including Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, the work explores identity, performance, and self-expression.

Artist in cream-coloured studio clothing arranging colourful fabric and materials at a wooden work table.

Using reclaimed textiles, each piece layers texture, colour, and structure to echo runway drama and editorial styling. Feathers become garments. Bodies become silhouettes. Nature becomes spectacle.

Grounded in sustainable practice, Oscar Arrais transforms discarded materials into works of impact, championing conscious making and redefining value through creative collages.

Join the Opening Night and two exclusive workshops.
Bookings via www.arrais.com.au

Elaborate peacock brooch with iridescent feathers and blue velvet ribbon displayed on a fashion magazine cover.