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Givenchy x A W I N D O W(self) portraits or the symbols we wear to protect our hearts".
"Neckline Portraits" come from the idea that any specific symbol placed on the neck and chest is there to protect the wearer inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture's custom to place specific marks on the chest areas of clothing because they believe these symbols protect the wearer's heart.
For this series, I created "Neckline Self-Portraits" of the symbols that, to me, protect my heart. I then printed these on vintage silk square scarves using a "pigment discharge" technique.
In the printing process, there's always an element of chance that is predominant because when the image of the portrait is printed on the silk scarf with a mix of pigment color and a décolorant substance, this mix reacts with the original colors of the scarf making the result always uncertain and usually surprising.
Ideas of upcycling and sustainability, and "co-creation" are also explored. Utilizing another artist's work and adding my own on top creates a new piece that builds upon it.
Hung on a wall or worn draped on the shoulders over the chest, they act as armor.
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