Artwork
Optical disk
Optical disk is a print by Philip Treacy. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Philip Treacy’s Optical disk is a lithographic print from 2001. It’s part of a special box set of prints and photos, each by different creative people. The box mixes art, fashion, and other cool stuff.
The print includes how-to instructions for wearing the hat it shows. It’s a tiny piece of fashion history packed with ideas.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
Overview
Optical disk is a lithographic print by milliner Philip Treacy, created in 2001. It is part of a limited-edition box set of prints and photographs.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a card hat design, accompanied by instructions on how to wear it, showcasing Treacy's dramatic and conceptual approach to millinery.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithographic print, the work exemplifies Treacy's ability to translate his designs into a two-dimensional format, highlighting his attention to detail and creative vision.
History & Provenance
The print is included in a box set published by SHOWstudio, a project focused on contemporary image-making, fashion, and multimedia, featuring a diverse range of contributors from the creative industries.
Context
The box set, with its mix of art, fashion, and ephemera, reflects SHOWstudio's interests and can be seen as a snapshot of creative output at the time, blending different media and practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Treacy makes bold, graphic prints like the 2001 work Optical disk. His style sits in an Irish gay visual tradition that mixes sharp geometry with playful color. The prints pop off the page with slashing lines and…
