The beast within

2013-paula-cheng-fashion
technical description

Knitted knee-length dress with silver and grey cotton and lurex fringes featuring a deep neckline, matching hood, central panels in stockinette stitch and horizontal symmetrical restrained fringes.

Size 1120x480x250mm, 2000 gr., 2013

concept

From a fascination with beasts in Greek mythology and their complex relationship with man as portrayed throughout the history of art. Feared, worshipped or sacrificed, these mythical creatures reflected the culture of the society and the sentiments of the era. They represent the ideology and the higher thinking of the human mind. Using shades of grey that appear to recall colours of classic Greek sculptures and yarns including wool, silk mohair, viscose, lurex and nylon. The collection evolved in an organic way, developing into a fantastic bestiary that explores the symbolism of primitivism, sacrifice, innocence, admiration, strength, cruelty and love between two supreme beings.

tags
Admiration, Beast, Cruelty, Greek Mythology, Greek Sculpture, Innocence, Primitivism, Reciprocal Love, Sacrifice, Strength
year
2013
category
Fashion
object type
Dress, Headpiece
historical summary

ITS Contest Application year: 2013
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist

techniques
Knitting, Ottoman Stitching, Seamless Knitting
colors
Grey, Off-White, Silver
materials
Lurex, Mohair, Silk, Viscose
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