Can artistic expressions be tailored to fit the body?
By Virtue Of: Wearable Art Project
KRISHNA KUMAR S
Classroom Project
M.Des 2019
Apparel Design
student portfolio︎︎︎
BY VIRTUE OF explores the unconscious process, highlighted by natural biodegradable fabrics to express through the human body. The project involved the study of different materials to build a material vocabulary based on its wearable qualities. BY VIRTUE OF merges the qualities of art and design in the context of green, biodegradable materials.
I pondered material concepts without any preconceived notions, to see new connections between them. I thought about the uncertain times of the present and the necessity of art, and why we have the urge to make everything perfect. I stumbled upon Dadaism and Surrealism, which helped me contextualize my unconscious approach to art. Further aided by my research on green materials, the project resulted in the creation of a material library and execution of the final art pieces.
Working from home was the biggest influence for my ‘DIY-Materialism’ approach. The pandemic helped me understand the pause and find hope again. However, I missed the opportunity to work with special tools and machines due to inaccessibility. Further, the potential of the project lies in the power of material data that I collected. I continue to explore different recipes and methods to refine the project to seek green alternatives to existing non bio degradable materials.
I pondered material concepts without any preconceived notions, to see new connections between them. I thought about the uncertain times of the present and the necessity of art, and why we have the urge to make everything perfect. I stumbled upon Dadaism and Surrealism, which helped me contextualize my unconscious approach to art. Further aided by my research on green materials, the project resulted in the creation of a material library and execution of the final art pieces.
Working from home was the biggest influence for my ‘DIY-Materialism’ approach. The pandemic helped me understand the pause and find hope again. However, I missed the opportunity to work with special tools and machines due to inaccessibility. Further, the potential of the project lies in the power of material data that I collected. I continue to explore different recipes and methods to refine the project to seek green alternatives to existing non bio degradable materials.
This project is geared towards a ‘Hands on’ approach, a result of multiple trial and errors. It improved my patience and added to my passion to learn new things. I also witnessed the power of gratitude, which helped me empathize more with myself and my surroundings.
INSPIRATIONS
Dada and Surrealism: Europe After the Rain documentary (1978),
Clothing patterns throughout history.
Material Activism by Miriam Ribul
Materiom - a material researchers collective
Personal pandemic reflections.
INSPIRATIONS
Dada and Surrealism: Europe After the Rain documentary (1978),
Clothing patterns throughout history.
Material Activism by Miriam Ribul
Materiom - a material researchers collective
Personal pandemic reflections.