Kermit Oliver: Designs for Hermès

Kermit Oliver: Designs for Hermès

September 13, 2024—January 26, 2025

The Art Museum of South Texas presents an exhibition of wearable art. A 30 year collaboration between Waco Artist, Kermit Oliver, and French Fashion House, Hermès. Each of the 16 designs Kermit created between 1984-2014 is represented in this exhibit. This collection has been shown previously at the Art Center Waco, and is on loan from a generous regional lender.

“Hermès has stood the test of time, adapting to the needs of its customers since 1837, when it was founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris. The creation of the stunning scarf, known simply as carré (‘square’ in French), first launched in 1937. This piece of silk was to become a blank canvas for select artists worldwide, and in turn an exquisite souvenir. The Hermès carré has become the epitome of ultra-luxury and has enjoyed global success since its inception in 1937.”- an excerpt from the Story of the Hermès Scarf by Laia Farran Graves.

Learn more about artist Kermit Oliver as part of Target Texas: Studio Practice

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Photo Restriction: Photography allowed in the exhibition (no flash, no tripods)
Touch Restriction: Non-touch exhibition
Exhibition Language(s): English

For questions or more information, please contact: clayton.reuter@tamucc.edu