Kate’s signature creations with zippers is one expression of a larger artistic philosophy: beauty can be discovered, reimagined, and created from the things we encounter every day. Creativity begins by looking closely, and by playfully asking “what if?”.

Kate’s creations combine theatrical influences and her love for the transformation of ordinary materials into pieces of exceptional art. She creates art-jewelry fashioned from ordinary zippers and has also been commissioned to create elaborate accessories for luxury brand’s window display.

SCULPTURAL ADORNMENTS FOR THE BODY AND BEYOND

Jewelry

One of a kind gold-tone necklace with an intricate looping design and magnetic clasp on a white background

Black and silver high end statement necklace made of zippers with layered strands and a magnetic clasp

Silver chain luxury statement necklace with intricate looping links on a white background

Coiled silver-toned chain statement necklace made of zippers with elongated loop links on a white background

Close-up of intertwined black statement bracelet of zippers with silver metal teeth on a white background

Close-up of a silver metal zipper bracelet with interlocking teeth and slider on a white background

Close-up of a gold statement necklace with a smooth curved pendant and magnetic clasp on a white background

Three layered silver-tone modern necklaces with circular pendants on a white background

Close-up of a refined silver necklace with a segmented clasp on a white background

Pair of silver-tone geometric drop earrings with elongated oval loops and circular accents

One of a kind Pair of long gold and black geometric drop earrings with accents

Middle-aged woman with shoulder-length salt-and-pepper hair wearing a black blazer, silver timeless necklace, and iconic bracelet

Close-up portrait of a woman with long brown hair wearing a black sleeveless top and layered gold heirloom necklaces.

A material’s original purpose is only one part of its story. Through Kate’s experimentation, imagination, and exquisite craftsmanship, the familiar becomes something entirely unexpected.

Infinite Notion/s, a wall-mounted sculpture greets visitors to the Renaissance Midtown New York Hotel in the garment district. Interlace and other zipper sculptures have been exhibited at the Seattle Art Fair and the Affordable Art Fair in New York. Select pieces are available and commissions are welcome.

sculpture

Modern Renaissance Hotel New York City lobby with a front desk, receptionist, guests, lounge seating, pendant lights, and sculptural abstract wall art made by Kate Cusack

Hotel reception desk with two employees, computer terminals, and a large abstract gold wall sculpture by Kate Cusack.

Contemporary art exhibition booth featuring an abstract wall sculpture made of looping metal zippers, with statement jewelry displayed on the side wall.

Black and gold zippered jewelry sculptures displayed on a white gallery wall, including necklaces, bracelets, and abstract looped designs.

Artist Kate Cusack standing beside her abstract wall sculpture made from looping metal zippers at an art exhibition

Close-up of looped black and gold zippers on a white background

Coiled black zippers in a timeless sculpture on a white background

Close-up of looped navy blue and gold metal zipper tape on a white background

Close-up of overlapping navy blue fabric zippers with gold metal teeth

Coiled black and silver zipper sculpture on a white background

Close-up of overlapping black zippers with silver metal teeth forming a sculpture

headdresses

In addition to her innovative, elegant zipper jewelry, Kate has created custom headdresses and sculptural-wearable costumes for photoshoots, window display, performance and installation. Notable visual merchandizing clients include Tiffany & Company, Nordstrom, and Fred Leighton.

Fashion model reclining in a white dress with an oversized sculptural white wig against a black background

Fashion portrait of a woman in a white dress and extravagant translucent sculptural headpiece, seated against a black background.

Fashion model in a white dress and extravagant sculptural white headpiece seated on an ornate white chair against a black background

Fashion model seated in a white chair wearing an avant-garde cream dress with a sculptural shell-like skirt and white ankle boots

Fashion model wearing an extravagant white updo headpiece and avant-garde white outfit, posing beside a white chair against a dark background.

White mannequin wearing an elaborate purple fascinator hat with curling ribbon accents against a black background

White mannequin wearing an elaborate sculptural golden ribbon hat against a black background

White mannequin wearing an extravagant teal and magenta feathered avant-garde hat against a black background

Military-style display featuring black combat boots, a helmet, and a military hat inside a glass case

Historic black bicorne hat with gold trim and red, white, and blue rosette displayed on a mannequin

Woman wearing a white feathered fascinator, white blazer, black blouse, gold earrings, and purple lipstick outdoors

Woman in a white floral masquerade hat and textured jacket posing beside a wooden pole at night

Fashionable woman in a sculptural hat and houndstooth jacket posing on a bridge at sunset with a blurred city skyline

Black fascinator hat with feathers and netting displayed on a mannequin head

White mannequin wearing an elaborate black and bronze feathered fascinator against a dark background

White mannequin wearing an elaborate black fascinator decorated with shimmering blue butterflies and feathers

White three-tier lace hat with teal ribbon, feathered trim, and veil displayed on a mannequin against a blue background

Vintage mannequin wearing a three-tiered white floral wedding cake hat, embellished dress, and fur stole in a fashion boutique display

White classical bust sculpture of a woman with an elaborate tiered updo, bows, and decorative hair ornaments

From custom artwork and wearable pieces to installations and creative collaborations, Kate brings her distinctive approach to projects of all shapes and scales.

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