Flower of Life - the film
Honorable Roger Jaensch MP Runner Up Award $2000
Cocoon Designs Public Vote Award $500
Flower of Life is made by a trio of designers, each bringing a unique set of skills and experience to their projects. Lead designer/engineer Brielle is a formally trained graphic designer and is inspired by nature and mathematical patterns. Christopher finds inspiration in function and architecture. Jennifer is inspired by haute couture fashion and motion. Of their process, the artists say ‘Each design has taken on a life of its own after thorough experimentation. During the design process, the team will build almost the entire garment in white paper to ensure functionality and fit.’
Inspiration for the piece has been drawn from ‘…the flower of life, a symbol of sacred geometry containing ancient, religious value and depicting the fundamental forms of space and time. It is a visual expression of the connections life weaves through all beings, representing beauty, balance, confidence and grace. We wanted to make a bold dress that would make the wearer of this dress radiate these qualities and be comfortable to wear.’
The conception and making of ‘Flower of Life’ is an example of form following function. The piece is made from over 2.300 pieces which have been assembled using thread on a sewing machine. The geometry of each piece helps define the overall design, giving both flexibility and strength to the dress and cape. The cape is reversable.
(Quotes from Entry Submission).
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