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# Curios About: Balenciaga by James Devlin
- URL: https://www.dublininquirer.com/curios-about-balenciaga-by-james-devlin/
- Published: 2017-01-11T22:01:07.000Z
- Updated: 2017-01-10T22:01:00.000Z
- Description: Artist James Devlin says this work is about the desire to be different “even if that means wearing a dress made from fingers”.
- Author: Sam Tranum
- Tags: Culture Desk, Curios About, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-03-05 15:28

**Balenciaga**   
By James Devlin  
Ink on paper, 8 x 8 inches

**1\. This work is about …** fashion and fantasy. The desire to be different and the willingness to go through any means necessary to achieve a unique aesthetic, even if that means wearing a dress made from fingers.

**2\. I made this work because …** I’ve never seen this image anywhere else before, so I thought I might as well make it myself. I create the things I’d like to see and try not to add to the sameness of everything.

**3\. I hope when people see this work they will …** learn to love the superficial. Learn to accept aesthetics for their face value and not warp things with thought.

**4\. In terms of art history, this work …** will provide you with some light refreshments in the gallery foyer.

**5\. You can see my work …** on Instagram [@Devlinnewworks](https://www.instagram.com/devlinnewworks/?ref=dublininquirer.com). It is my personal belief that Instagram is the new Louvre.

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