Art Of The Scarf | With Clara Adolphs

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Discover the Art of the Scarf, a new collection celebrating the intersection of art and craftsmanship.
We introduce this series in collaboration with artist Clara Adolphs, translating her expressive works into wearable pieces.

A woman in a sweater stands before two art pieces.

THE SWIMMER SCARF

THE GARDENIA SCARF

THE SCHOOL BOY SCARF

THE LIGHT WATER SCARF

Text that reads

Discover the Art of the Scarf, a new collection celebrating the intersection of art and craftsmanship.
We introduce this series in collaboration with artist Clara Adolphs, translating her expressive works into wearable pieces.

A woman in a sweater stands before two art pieces.

THE SWIMMER SCARF

THE GARDENIA SCARF

THE SCHOOL BOY SCARF

THE LIGHT WATER SCARF

EXPLORE ALL

IN CONVERSATION WITH

SOPHIE HOLT & CLARA ADOLPHS

What drew you to Clara’s work for Art of the Scarf, and why did it feel right for Oroton at this moment?


 SOPHIE HOLT: There is an intimacy and simplicity in Clara’s work that we felt aligned to; We are drawn to the idea of bringing art into everyday expression, and Clara’s art offered a natural balance of softness, strength and modernity. A snapshot to everyday moments.

Person adjusting artwork on a wall, showcasing two different paintings.
Three decorative towels hanging on a wall with various designs.
Person adjusting artwork on a wall, showcasing two different paintings.
Three decorative towels hanging on a wall with various designs.

What interested you about being part of Art of the Scarf, and how did it feel to see your work move beyond the canvas into something people can wear?


CLARA ADOLPHS: Firstly I was drawn to Oroton’s long history in Australia, it brings to mind my mother’s Oroton bag that I used admire when I was small, it only came out on special occasions.

In terms of the scarf, I was interested in the idea of my paintings shifting context, moving beyond the canvas into something more fluid. To see them soften, fold, and move with the body felt like a subtle transformation, one that brings a different kind of intimacy to the work.

Sophie, you’re translating these works into pieces designed to move with the wearer. How did you approach this shift from stillness to movement?

SOPHIE HOLT: The intention was to honour the stillness within Clara’s work while allowing it to evolve through movement. Rather than altering the compositions, we focused on scale, placement and flow, so that as the scarf is worn, the artwork reveals itself gradually. It becomes something living and personal, shifting with the body while retaining its original sense of quiet.

A person hanging artwork on a wall with various images displayed.
What drew you to these four artworks?

SOPHIE HOLT: Each work held a distinct mood, yet together they formed a cohesive narrative through colour, composition and gesture. We were instinctively drawn to pieces that would translate beautifully into silk, where detail, tone and negative space could be preserved while allowing the artwork to take on a new dimension. We love Clara’s sense of colour that naturally compliments and aligns with our Winter palette.

Can you share a little about the background or context behind each of the four artworks featured in this collection?


CLARA ADOPHS: My work is immersed in found photography, snapshots from anonymous lives. 
All four works began with a found image. They are not intended to tell a full story, but to hold a feeling or a trace of a moment. By bringing these four images together, they tell a new story.

I often paint an image or a person repeatedly, in an attempt to get to the essence of that moment in time depicted in the photograph.
Both figures, the boy and the Woman, have been used in these repetitions in my studio practice- an attempt to become more familiar with them.

I often punctuate a body of work with landscapes, or small details like flowers. The gardenia carries a personal resonance, tied to memories of my Mum and Oma.

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