Wearable Art / Textiles
Radius 6.0 Mentor and Exhibition Program (2025)
Maker in Residence (2024-25)
Based in Port Hedland, Sharon is a talented seamstress who gravitates towards natural materials, appreciating their texture and tone, and embodying timeless elegance with an effortless flow. Maintaining a focus on sustainability, Sharon draws inspiration from the beauty around her and aims to inspire others through her work. From the young age of 13, she has been building her sewing skills, constantly broadening her horizons and now exploring opportunities to exhibit her work. Her commitment to sustainability is evident in her creations, which promote the philosophy of lasting beauty through mindful creation.
This body of work is dedicated to transforming the standard iconic industrial Pilbara work uniform into luxurious gowns, uniquely creating wearable pieces of art crafted from recycled high-vis work clothing. Sharon believes in creating sustainable fashion that can be continually worn and passed down, reflecting her dedication to enduring and beautiful pieces.
"These high-vis garments are so often overlooked and discarded, yet they hold such unique potential. By transforming them into something luxurious, I aim to challenge perceptions and really highlight the importance of sustainability in fashion. Radius 6.0 provides the perfect platform to showcase my idea, my approach to it, and celebrate the beauty found in the unexpected. It’s promoting mindful creation."
Materials: Recycled denim work jeans, high-vis yellow and navy cotton work shirts
Includes: Outfit and accessories: Top, skirt, headpiece, earrings, brooch, bangle, handbag, ring, shoes.
Cost: $800
Size: 10
About: ‘Brittany’ is an innovative and striking ensemble crafted from recycled denim work jeans and high vis yellow and navy cotton work shirts. The skirt, composed of various shades of denim, drapes gracefully off the hips and cascades into a train, accentuating the body’s elegant silhouette. Inspired by the myriad shades found in denim jeans and offset by the familiar and bold yellow workwear, the aim was to create a simple yet striking piece that highlights the fabric’s texture and versatility while beautifying the variation.
The top, reminiscent of 60’s fashion and inspired by a music video, features bat-wing sleeves and an open front/back design that extends to the waist. Secured with a band that ties at the back and a button at the neck, this bright piece with a navy tie, flow off the shoulders, creating an elegant yet bold look, allowing the vibrancy of the yellow to make a striking statement.
Adding a unique and cohesive touch to the overall look, the accessories crafted from zippy ties and work-wear clips. These elements ingeniously repurpose common items from the Pilbara, showcasing both their functional and aesthetic qualities.
Materials: Recycled work pants, orange cotton BHP work shirts, high-vis materials (Shirts donated by Mitch)
Includes: Strapless top, under-skirt, overlay-skirt, hat, earrings, 3x bangles, shoes
Cost: $800
Size: 12 – 14
About:‘Mitchelle – Mitchie’ is a striking ensemble crafted from recycled materials, prominently featuring BHP work shirts donated by Mitch, as well as navy work pants and high vis materials.
The strapless top is designed with front pleats in blue to enhance the bust line, featuring real pockets on the back carrying the distinct BHP & Mitch wording. This unique top not only showcases recycled elements but also highlights the waistline, adding a feminine elegance to the overall look. The navy blue and bright BHP orange combination creates a striking pattern that is both bold and pleasing.
The straight skirt is constructed from navy work pants, featuring a curved high-waisted band with belt tags. It includes a high split at the front, a zip at the back, and pockets at the waist and side hips, providing both style and functionality. This full-length layered skirt flows gracefully, accentuating the body’s silhouette and adding depth with its layered and lined design.
The overlay skirt is a creative assembly of leftover materials, pieced together to create an orange stripe look for the pocket and hem, complemented by high-vis strips on the under-skirt. This layering not only enhances the visual appeal but also emphasizes the versatility and elegance of recycled workwear. The accessories complete the look, showcasing a unique touch that ties the entire ensemble together.
Materials: Recycled cotton high-vis work shirts
Cost: $600
Size: 10 – 12
About: ‘Kylee’; is a stylish and practical ensemble crafted from recycled cotton high vis work shirts. This piece includes a boned top and matching pants, with a focus remaining on the innovative use of workwear materials to create a cohesive and striking look.
The boned top is designed with a C-cup, made from work shirts that feature functional pockets. The top is secured with press studs and adjustable straps in the back, ensuring a comfortable fit. The deliberate navy-blue outlines follow the figure around the waist and bust, highlighting the body’s natural curves and adding a delicate element to the design.
The matching pants are crafted from work shirts, incorporating pockets on the front and back for added functionality. The sides open up, providing a relaxed fit and a contemporary twist on traditional workwear. The combination of navy-blue and high vis yellow creates a bold and striking pattern, emphasising the practicality and aesthetic appeal of recycled materials.
‘Kylee’ utilises recycled workwear in a way that transforms the common industrial workwear uniform into a sophisticated and elegant ensemble, showcasing the versatility and beauty of repurposed fabrics.
The Courthouse Gallery+Studio would like to acknowledge the Kariyarra, Ngarla, and Nyamal people as the Traditional Custodians of the Town of Port Hedland lands. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
The Courthouse Gallery+Studio is managed by The Junction Co. on behalf of the Town of Port Hedland.