For many years, the human body has been integral to my work. My fascination with it has subsequently grown more and more. I have become quite obsessed with Anatomy, due to my love for life drawing. With this, I wish to observe & display the internal parts of the body on the exterior in pieces that can be worn.
Where will it be?
I hope to have these pieces relatively adaptable to various environments and contexts, so that they can ‘live a life’ that is more than a one time wonder.
I see these pieces having an interactive element, and not necessarily worn for the everyday, but coming to life displayed on a stage or a screen. They can either be viewed in the flesh in a live performance, or captured in a photograph or film.
I also aim to make the pieces look interesting on their own, so that they can be displayed as part of an installation and speak for themselves.
When thinking of anatomy, one thinks of the dead (cadaver being dissected) or a static image. I wish to challenge and change this. I aim to bring anatomy to life, capture the motion and show the beauty of the body. I see this as an opportunity to show anatomy as less gruesome and instead more glamorous.
Project Points:
Make the invisible -> visible
Exaggerate and reveal motion
Appreciate and celebrate the human body
Educational both for myself and others
Anatomy is a craft in itself and I wish to combine my own knowledge of textiles and tailoring with the surgery of dissection.