In Susannah Hightower’s practice, fashion and abstraction merge seamlessly. Her fashion-inspired paintings draw from the structure, texture, and discipline of couture—translating the sculptural folds of fabric and the precision of tailoring into the language of paint.

Guided by influences such as Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, and the ritual of dress itself, Hightower’s work treats the canvas as a garment: stitched, layered, and distressed into form. Neutral palettes evoke the quiet sophistication of runway minimalism, while rough textures recall the tactile intimacy of handmade construction.

Her pieces blur boundaries between fine art and fashion design, elevating both through material honesty and conceptual restraint. The result is art that feels wearable in spirit—rooted in devotion, identity, and transformation.