The project serves as a personification of my artistic identity across various passions and disciplines, made up of photography aspects, fashion design and construction, along with my experience modeling. The project consists of two main components, a reversible garment and the mannequin. With the multiple mediums being used and exhibited in this piece, it encompasses the abilities and knowledge I have as an image maker.
The reversible vest has distinct black and white fabric on either side to visually articulate the duality of these roles. The side with underlying black fabric is covered with abstracted production equipment. To emphasize the hidden complexities of digital production. The reverse side based on white fabric is embellished with patchwork representing past garments I have modeled. Along with self portraits embedded within the patchwork, the series of images conveys a variety of self expressions which I replay in my personal style and when I am in front of the camera. The mannequin is covered in printed images of my skin, with exposed pieces of the plastic mannequin. The exposed skin contributes to the process artist’s through the evolution of their art and themselves as a person throughout their career and life.
The objective is to create and exhibit a physical representation of my full rounded knowledge from both sides of the lens. This project I am wanting to submit for future art exhibitions with similar themes to self reflection and representation.
