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The Metamorphosis

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The concept of The Metamorphosis of Human comes from exploring the evolution process of human beings from the past to the future, imitating the metamorphosis of ape-man to modern human form, so irregular and strange forms appear in the shape. In the arms, upper limbs and feet, the garment structure is set to be removable and reconstituted, and can also be replaced or added parts, so as to achieve a constantly updated evolution purpose. In order to combine the past and future characters, the design uses biodegradable plastic, leather, and hair.

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Unique Properties

In concepts of mutation and evolution,this design are based on exaggerated animal skeletons and designed to fit the body which is grounded in a unique visual interpretation of animal anatomy, building upon existing skeleton structures to create it that appear as natural properties of the human body, suggesting strength, power and sensuality—a cross-image of human and animal, an atemporal, supreme creature, beyond past and future.The design was handcrafted with degradable plastic, leather, hair.

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Mutation, Metamorphosis, Leather, Plastics, Body

Production Technology

The metamorphosis of human was made of degradable plastic, leather and hair. Biodegradable plastics are scrap materials provided by relevant manufacturers.Then apply the hot pressing technique and add the hair to form the fabric; Leather is the leftover material in the daily use of the studio, which is stitched after recycling. Hair comes from barbershop waste. As time went by, the work was finally broken down completely.

Design Challenge

First, how to express the texture of human skin in the future is an important problem. Second, the joints of the fingers, the part of the tail, the bulging part of the back, these details are a polyhedron, the model is more difficult to make.

Project Duration

The project started in January 2020 and finished in March 2020 in China.

Operation Flow

Each part of The metamorphosis of human could be disassembled and reassembled, for example, The arms, hands, front, back, and foot ornaments. This is for ease of wear and tear, freedom of movement, and the ability to replace or add parts in the future, thus achieving a process of constant renewal and evolution.

Research

The production process of this work is just like that of sculpture. In the process of human birth-development-metamorphosis, it is continuously ground, bent and processed. This process is the transformation from the original ape-man to the "synthetic material" of modern man. I have studied the medical aspects of the human body, and I have learned about the evolution of human beings in various ways in ancient times, such as the stage from crawling to standing upright. These studies and experiments laid the foundation for the project.

Inspiration

"What began as such a simple form has evolved, and continues to evolve, into the most beautiful and wonderful of infinitely many forms." Charles Darwin said.Concepts of mutation and evolution are explored in order to develop a contemporary cross-image of human and animal, an atemporal, supreme creature, beyond past and future.All of the objects were handcrafted.Leather and hair are form recycling. Eventually this design was broken down into a new cycle.

Image Credits

Image #1: photographer Zhiming Li, Model Quansi Liu, 2020 Image #2: photographer Zhiming Li, Model Quansi Liu, 2020 Image #3: photographer Zhiming Li, Model Quansi Liu, 2020 Image #4: photographer Zhiming Li, Model Quansi Liu, 2020 Image #5: photographer Zhiming Li, Model Quansi Liu, 2020

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The Metamorphosis Clothes has been a Iron winner in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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