Richa Modi
BFA FINE ARTS
Parsons School of Design
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Formal/Couture / Fashion Product Development / Interactive / Motion
My location: New York, United States
Richa Modi
First Name: Richa
Last Name: Modi
University / College: Parsons School of Design
Course / Program: BFA FINE ARTS
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Formal/Couture / Fashion Product Development / Interactive / Motion
My Location: New York, United States
Website: Click To See Website
About
Richa Modi is a designer whose creative journey navigates through a dynamic interplay of cultures cultivated while growing up in Calcutta, India, and during her design education at Parsons School of Design, New York, and Central Saint Martins, London. Inspired by the rich tapestry of these experiences, her design ethos is a blend of these cultural clashes.Her current work delves into the intersection of motion and spectatorship in fashion, a theme she is eager to further explore and embed in her designs in the years to come. She strives to prompt conversation and dialogue through her exploration of the interaction between the movements of the body and clothes. Beyond design, she is driven by a passion for preserving and modernizing traditional Indian craftsmanship with technology, viewing it as crucial for making age-old practices relevant and sustainable for contemporary times
‘Maya’ is a collection that weaves together the allure of movement, motion imagery, illusionist mechanics, spectatorship, perception, and shadow-like fluid forms. The pieces in the collection aim to provide an illusion-like experience, captivating the viewers’ gaze with the fluid movements observed within the clothes when worn. Exploring a dual cause-and-effect relationship, we delve into how the clothes interact with the movements of the human body and the responses they evoke by the visual stimulation of movement within the garments. Furthermore, this exploration intertwines with my personal journey as an Indian designer. ‘Maya’ pays homage to the rich heritage of Indian craftsmanship by incorporating traditional hand embroidery, passed down through generations, reviving the ancient art of ‘madur’ mat-making in the pieces, and using locally sourced jute and fabrics, deeply significant to the heritage of India. By infusing the collection with these cultural elements, I persevere to celebrate the diverse and intricate beauty of Indian craftsmanship, seeking to elevate its recognition and appreciation globally.
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