metamorphosis

This collection is a visual representation of the “metamorphosis” an individual

undergoes when she is faced with different challenges in life. This could

mean moving to a new environment, which results in a change to her usual comfort and familiarity.

In order to survive one must adapt, the individual transforms slowly from a foreign,

vulnerable being into a more comfortable, stronger version of herself. To illustrate the

contrast between strength and vulnerability, between the old and new self, drapes are

combined with more structured silhouettes and harder shapes in construction.

No matter how old or young, the human brain and body is constantly in a state

of evolution and change. Due to human nature and our instinct for survival, we as

are always evolving in order to survive in the ever-changing environment

around us. This can be observed from both a physical and a psychological

perspective. The idea of environmental psychology explores how physical spaces

influence the way we feel, think, and interact with the world. The theory of behavior

settings summarizes how social environments influence behavior, and explains the

relationship between the individual and their immediate surrounding. I find this idea very

interesting because from this point of view, we all tend to become vulnerable beings in

the larger context of social and environmental influence cast upon us, and

therefore tend to morph into different versions of ourselves in order to adapt and thrive.

I want to create an illusion of the metamorphosis of human body itself. Using

clothing as an extension of certain body parts and imaginary functions of the body from

different perspectives. Drawing inspiration from Jonathan Ducruix’s series of

photographs, I want to explore the endless possibilities for the morphing of the human

body that adopts to a changing environment.