Creative Design: Undergraduate

Interpreting the Human Silhouette Into Art

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Abstract

The creation of any art form begins with the inspiration around us, ranging from nature to manmade. For this conceptual design project, I was inspired by artwork from Alexander Archipenko. Equally novel and inspirational, Archipenko created a kinetic work and patented it as the first changeable picture known as “Archipentura.” The concept of changeable art has inspired me to create a multifunctional garment. In this project, an artist inspired ready-to-wear piece was created with draping techniques and multifunctional concepts. This set garment is a combination of subtle sophistication and casual modernity, whether wearing it alone or together depending on the occasion. The design purpose was achieved by incorporating elements and ideas inspired by Archipenko, while also considering sustainable values. This work contributes to the field of incorporating artistic inspiration into contemporary design for a multifunctional purpose.

Keywords: art, inspiration, multifunctional, draping

How to Cite:

Vue, J. & Chen, C., (2022) “Interpreting the Human Silhouette Into Art”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13439