Temperature's Rising Wearable Arts Exhibition

Sampled from the title and gritty folkloric essence of rap duo, Mobb Deep, 5 Points Art Gallery + Studios’ third bi-annual wearable arts exhibition, Temperature’s Rising, embraces the taboo and levity of donning scantily fitted to temptingly loose bathing suits, lingerie, lounge wear, and body-con garments as harbingers of the approaching summer season. This healthy voyeur experience opens with a catalytic in-person runway fashion show, Friday, May 17, 2024, 7 p.m. (CST).

As much of a rejective response to forced modesty, censorship and reversing reproductive rights, Temperature’s Rising, equally embodies fun, play and body liberation through creatively cheeky wearable art productions from 12 artists and designers of color, each tasked with making two provoking, body-revering wearable formations from their traditional execution of work.

Featured Artists: Afro Funk Wear by Aluna (Milwaukee, WI), Ellen Wagner of Eldenwa Designs (St. Louis, MO), Farhat Sharif (Karachi, Pakistan), Fatima Laster (Milwaukee, WI), Isissia Drake (Chicago, IL), Kottavei Love (Atlanta, GA), Manny Vibez (Milwaukee, WI), Mars Patterson (Milwaukee, WI), Matte Black by Alyssa Neff (Milwaukee, WI), Pamela Graham of Nandi Collection (Milwaukee, WI), Sheila Miller of Shepats Designs (Milwaukee, WI) and Ladetria Warren of Twisted Rose Metal (Gary, IN).

All artworks will be for sale. The physical works will remain on display and available for purchase within 5 Points Art Gallery + Studios until Sunday, June 23, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to appreciate the body as art!