Designer/Artist/Songwriter
Renae
Hansen
Gold Coast, Australia
ABOUT ME
Hi! I am a creative fashion designer/artist and songwriter. I love to illustrate, paint, sew and embroider and use my creations to make surface designs, prints, graphics and intricate embroidery motifs that I then put onto clothing, shoes or other accessories that I design and make. To me, what we put on our bodies says a lot about who we are so for me, that means it needs to be fun and meaningful. I also love to express myself through writing and have written and performed many songs about my journey through life. You can read more about me by clicking below or follow the other links. Thanks for being here 🙂
LATEST WORK:
The Hope Collection (2024-2025)
Fashion By Esher Rae
A collection of clothing, shoes and accessories inspired by the locally found Spieredonia Spectans (Granny Cloak) moth, with its rich brown and purple hues as well as white to represent the light and dark of transformation in its most purest form.
This moth as well as other moths and butterflies feature in embroidery motifs, printed fabrics and graphics that I had drawn and digitised throughout the collection.
Music/Performance
The Hope Music collection is a collection of songs written and co-written during pivotal moments of change over the last ten years. Through themes of love, heartbreak, betrayal and healing, these songs reflect my journey through breakups, religious abuse, and the process of reclaiming my power. They explore struggles of self-worth, the pain of loss and the resilience it takes to rebuild. The Hope Music Collection is about transformation- finding strength and rediscovering love, and embracing spirituality once more.
Exhibition at Heart2Art
My recent exhibition at Heart2Art Studio showcased a diverse collection of artwork and fashion, reflecting my ongoing exploration of transformation and change. It included some of the fashion pieces along with some watercolour paintings, wind up toys and illustrated cards.
PREVIOUS WORK:
Eye Jacket
A quirky jacket designed and made by me to be worn at a festival. Both of the curved eye pockets can close and the feathers are removable. You can see more photos and some of the design process by clicking below.
Engagement Outfit
Bea came to me requesting an outfit to be made for her engagement party. Bea knew exactly what she wanted so I just drafted up the pattern and got to making. Bea was really happy with the final result.
Upcycled Denim Range
A small range of denim items I designed and made from an old doona.
