art addict / fashion enthusiast
I started to make toile to test out the constructions of my sketching. The pattern turn out quite well. I actually didn't expect the gathered pocket to be as structured, but I love the effect that it really distorted the silhouette. But this means that I have to use light weight fabric in order to …
During my research on clothing and feminism, I came across this designer using her work to advocate powerful feminist messages. Her collection "Azaadi" fuses fashion with art, and the use of fabric and plaster also resonates my Artifact project, which trigger me to look deeper in her works to know more about her. "‘Azaadi’ is …
Continuing my experiments in the Investigate projects, I have tried quite a few ways to constructing shape-distorted holes in the garment. However, by further researching my concept and narrow it down to the relation with reveal/conceal and pocket, I started to have the idea to make an expandable structure. Exploring conveying emotions with structure in …
It is quite surprising that how long the history of pocket is. This tiny feature in our clothes which we take as granted actually have a rich history. I initially started my research with different kinds of pockets in various shapes/forms..etc. I then started to get interested in its history. Especially its history in relation …
This is the first week we came back from our Christmas break. I was initially a bit worried that I was behind compared to those who have started to make their final works during the break. Besides discussing the portfolio and writing essay, I went back home during the second half of the holiday and …
After the elavator pitch, I have concluded some of the main feedback/suggestion I got and have analysed them and made some notes of how I can possibly improve them. 1./ Idea not clear enough My work are normally based on concept that are too broad and general, and in my SOI I already try to …
To started my statement of intent, I revisited my last project to review the ideas I have been exploring. Among all the experiments, I found the "hole" like structure tests are the ones people mostly interested in. It tends to invite people to have the curiosity to explore the structure underneath and interact with it. …
As my last experiment on building hole structure within the garment isn't too successful, this time I exaggerated the size and draw it into a strange organic shape instead of circle, and I'm excited to see what it will become. example of the process from last experiement It takes me quite some time to make …
I revisited my first few exploration of unfolding subconscious and go a new idea of how to distort forms. I was thinking having two piece of fabric drawing diagonal lines on it, afterwards I cut out two sets of basic dress pattern (one as outer shell, one as lining). Then I will chose several lines …
During my further research of distorting body and clothing, I came across artist Marlin Bülow. She created/curated "performative installations in which humans resist and submit to tension created by stretchy lycra suits.1" Her works are highly site specific, and I was very attracted by how she combine the "clothing" with "location" and human body. Bülow …
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