Seamstresses on a Blue Night 

Iwo Zaniewski created ‘Seamstresses on a Blue Night’ using colored pencils, building up layers of pigment to render the texture and luminosity of the dresses and the intimate setting. Zaniewski has depicted a scene of labor and creativity centered around dressmaking. The hand-drawn quality emphasizes the skilled tradition of tailoring, drawing attention to the contrast between handcrafted garments and mass-produced clothing. The seamstresses are depicted at work, surrounded by tools and materials, bringing to light the often-unseen labor behind the fashion industry. The sewing machine, a symbol of industrial production, coexists with the handmade quality of the dresses and the drawing itself. By focusing on the materials, the act of making, and the social context of garment production, Zaniewski elevates the everyday work of seamstresses. The drawing invites us to reconsider the value and artistry inherent in craft and the importance of recognizing the labor involved in the creation of clothing.