My dwelling place
Inspired by Erich Fromm's theory of belonging, I delved into the relationship between people and space. My personal experiences, including the death of family members and living abroad, made me feel lonely and empty, leading to a sense of lacking belonging and security. Childhood memories provide a refuge, influencing my designs. This project examines the human quest for belonging, divided into coexistence (self-worth) and spatiality (seeking refuge). My innovative clothing designs visually express this pervasive sense of belonging and its absence in society.
Project 2: Echoes of the Digital Labyrinth
Inspired by Cal Newport’s "Digital Minimalism," this project examines how the digital age reshapes our lifestyles and values. It emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating the influx of digital information and its impact on our daily lives. My goal is to encourage people to engage more meaningfully with the real world and to approach the digital world more cautiously and insightfully. My designs reflect the tension between the virtual and real, urging a balanced engagement with both digital and physical experiences.
In my collections, I aim to create garments that not only serve a functional purpose but also prompt reflection on our sense of self and place in the world. By exploring tactile and material aspects of fashion, I strive to reconnect individuals with the physical world, emphasizing the importance of touch and personal interaction in an increasingly digital age.
I look for inspiration for colors from old photos from the past. As the dust covers the years, old photos gradually turn yellow, and the fading ink forms blue marks. The gradual weakening of the sense of belonging is like a process of color changing from dark to light.
I use time-lapse photography to capture some of my current state of mind, and by adjusting the exposure and contrast, I create a subtle atmosphere for the characters, like a blurry photo shrouded in dust in memories.
Another way for people to gain a sense of belonging is to integrate into the environment or group that suits them. I often fantasize about going back to my childhood room in the photo, when the timeline becomes stronger and covers me, at which point I gain the strongest sense of belonging. On the contrary, when I leave, my sense of belonging gradually disappears. Therefore, I choose to use denim of different depths combined with laser printing technology to express the overlap of memory and the interweaving of light and shadow.
Laser printing & Digital printing
Used by Look2-3
