Interviews with Reba Dilbert
Designer profileDesign Interview
30 November 2021 · Woman in Power Costume Design
Test of skills against other professionals, have name on designers' list with all the other great designers like Ralph Lauren, current events relating to environmental issues, specifically destruction of seven mile beach in my own country
I want it to be displayed so that everyone can see it and have discussions about the beauty of our environment and be inspired.
An inspiration
As the designs were sponsored by the Cayman Islands Government, it will be displayed in the National Gallery as part of their permanent display.
This was all me.
I am not technologically inclined so no technology was used.
lack of funds
The competition was brought to my attention years ago by someone I met in Hollywood, California.
I learned a different way of decorating with feathers and gem stones. I had had surgery on my left shoulder and the doctor told me to go home and continuing working on my costumes. I have always considered myself a strong woman and I was able to move pass the pain and this cemented my sense of strength and resilience.
Design Interview
30 November 2021 · Gem Of The World Costume Design
Test of skills against other professionals,have name on designers' list with all the other great designers like Ralph Lauren, current events relating to environmental issues, specifically destruction of seven mile beach in my own country
Used my backyard beach for inspiration - look at the beauty of the beach and inspire people to want to save it from destruction
I want it to be displayed so that everyone can see it and have discussions about the beauty of our environment and be inspired.
An inspiration
As the designs were sponsored by the Cayman Islands Government, it will be displayed in the National Gallery as part of their permanent display.
Wanted to incorporate the art of wire bending, the use of feathers, cardboard and other materials to show how simple materials can be used to produce something beautiful
The design came out of my head, I thought about it so much that I began dreaming about what it could look like and this was my end product.
It is unique in terms of what it represents - the beautiful beaches of my country that I see from my backyard.
My beach that I see from my backyard looks like a gem.
This was all me.
I am not technologically inclined so no technology was used.
lack of funds
The competition was brought to my attention years ago by someone I met in Hollywood, California.
I learned a different way of decorating with feathers and gem stones. I had had surgery on my left shoulder and the doctor told me to go home and continuing working on my costumes. I have always considered myself a strong woman and I was able to move pass the pain and this cemented my sense of strength and resilience.
