Bethany Cordwell’s Installation
Cordwell creates intricately detailed, concept driven work that merges wearable art with visual storytelling. Her practice explores strong aesthetic narratives that inspire conversation, curiosity, and wonder.
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Bethany Cordwell is an award-winning costume and fashion designer based in Brisbane, Australia. A Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Design Honours (Fashion Design) graduate, she creates intricately detailed, concept driven work merging wearable art with visual storytelling. With over seven years at Queensland Ballet, Cordwell has developed a deep understanding of movement, dancer needs, and performance.
Her recent costume design credits include Queensland Ballet, Australasian Dance Collective, and independent artists. Her work has been worn by Beyoncé, Beks, Meg Washington, Adam Noviello, and Alok, and featured internationally in Vogue, Grazia, Vault, and Dazed. Cordwell is also an acclaimed World of WearableArt designer winning multiple awards across various categories.
Featured in this display includes key past garments of Bethany’s and a collaborative photoshoot with photographer David Kelly and Queensland Ballet Company Artist- Joseph Moss of her recent award winning World of WearableArt Garment Hard Exterior, Alter Ego.
Image credit: Queensland Ballet Company Artist Joseph Moss, photographed by David Kelly.
- October 30 – November 23, 20269 October – 23 November 2026, Thomas Dixon Centre Hours
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Bethany Cordwell
Bethany Cordwell is an award winning costume and fashion designer based in Brisbane, Australia. A Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Design Honours (Fashion Design) graduate, Cordwell creates intricately detailed, concept driven work that merges wearable art with visual storytelling. Her practice explores strong aesthetic narratives that inspire conversation, curiosity, and wonder. Featured in this display includes key past garments of Bethany’s and a collaborative photoshoot with photographer David Kelly and Queensland Ballet Company Artist- Joe Moss of her recent award winning World of WearableArt Garment Hard Exterior, Alter Ego.
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