Bliss Studio by Karien Boolsen

"Karien Boolsen lives in Cape Town– her artwork is informed by the sea and its coastal culture. Her practice is supported by a background in award-winning innovation and a deep respect for design heritage and the enduring value of well-made objects. In this collection, her interest in art and sustainability comes together through the transformation of repurposed vintage swimwear. Each piece carries traces of sun-drenched days and ocean rituals, reimagined as contemporary artworks that honour their past lives. Through the celebration and reworking of vintage design, she advocates for a more thoughtful, sustainable future—rooted in slow fashion, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Viewers are invited to imagine the histories embedded in each garment and to experience a meeting of ocean rhythms and bygone elegance."