Echoes from Vast World
start with my own fascination regarding the power of nature and civilization: how they are able to destroy each other. In the vast world, a human is weak in the face of natural disaster. but we developed into a civilization that became so powerful we started abusing the environment then lately trying to help it recover. My collection is based on my original little story about a journey exploring nature and civilization with a bird as carrier and witness.
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Ideation
It begins with my own fascination with the interplay between nature and civilization: in this vast world, humans are vulnerable in the face of natural disasters. Yet, we evolve into a civilization so powerful that we begin abusing the environment.
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Textile
I develop unique materials through a blend of techniques including laser cutting, natural dyeing, felting, and distressing. Patterns reminiscent of natural elements found in antique textiles are redesigned and recreated using a combination of traditional and modern technology.
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Design Development
My collection is inspired by a personal narrative—a journey exploring the relationship between nature and civilization, with a bird serving as both carrier and witness. Each of the five looks in the collection represents a stage of the journey: “Nature,” “Exploration,” “Antique Alive,” “Bird Fly Over Time,” and “Witness of Destruction.”
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Final Photoshoot
The photoshoot blends both natural and antique elements, capturing the essence of the collection in two distinct settings. One shoot took place in a serene wildlife refuge, emphasizing organic beauty, while the other in a studio, highlighting timeless elegance.
Ideation
The Research
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Textile
Textile Development
Design Development
Storyboard
I came up with my own story—an adventure about exploring the nature and civilization carry by a bird, which I see as representative of nature and also witness of development of civilization.
Design Attempt#1 (Abandoned)
Draping and design based on storyboard elements
Design Attempt#2
Draping oriented by the designed textile and essence of the story.
The renewed design process attempts to rethink the use of pattern and color in textiles to discover more possibilities. Could a wave become a vine? Could an overlaid cloud look like feathers? Increasing the repeats of the pattern and layers of fabric aims to make the garment more "rich" and explorative. Burned and overdyed fabrics used together can better convey the "destruction."
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