FAMINE
A reflection on how the state of privelege we have over powers our appreciation for that same privelege.
“WE DON’T KNOW THE WORTH OF WATER UNTIL THE WELL IS DRY,” OR “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT UNTIL IT’S GONE.”
Suiting, Deconstruct - Reconstruct project, driven by the historical event of the ‘ Famine of 1315 - 1317’
Orientation of the final garment mirrors a lifeless body upside down, in fight for survivial (as seen in painting references below).
The open elements mimic a garment that has been forceable ripped apart in fight for rations.
REVERSE WELT POCKETS, DRAPED HEM BY NECK, OPEN BACK.
