The Salting The Earth: Archive Print Women’s Top brings one of Gianni Lee’s most significant paintings into a new, wearable form. Constructed from premium tooled mesh, the top captures the movement, texture, and layered color story of Salting The Earth (2022), reimagining the artwork as a sculpted, second-skin textile.
This piece serves as both clothing and art object—an extension of the original painting’s narrative and the world it occupies.
Inspired by the Original Artwork
The print used on this top is derived directly from Salting The Earth, a 5 × 5 ft acrylic and spray-paint painting created in 2022.
The original artwork is on continuous public display at the Arts and Sciences Resource Center in Watts, California, under The Better Watts Initiative, which uses art as a bridge between environmental research and local community engagement.
Wearing the top becomes a way to take part in the artwork’s ongoing life—beyond the gallery and into real-world motion.
Tooled Mesh Construction
The top is made from a high-quality tooled mesh fabric, offering:
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Breathable, lightweight comfort
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A sculpted, form-fitting silhouette
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Subtle textural dimension that enhances the printed artwork
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Stretch and durability for everyday styling or layered looks
The mesh acts as a modern canvas—holding color, detail, and structure while remaining flexible and wearable.
Wearable Art
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High-resolution archival print mapped across the entire top
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Artwork remains uninterrupted across front, back, and sleeves
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Designed as a living extension of the 2022 painting
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Functions as both a fashion statement and collectible art-driven garment
Whether styled casually or elevated for a lookbook moment, the piece carries the full presence of the original painting.
Cultural & Exhibition Context
Salting The Earth explores environmental tension, reclamation, and transformation. As part of the Better Watts Initiative, the painting supports conversations around environmental justice and community-led activism.
This top allows the artwork—and its message—to move with the wearer, expanding its impact beyond the gallery wall.
Archive Edition
