Arts Thread

"Reconciliation" is a graduation collection of bespoke and printed textiles that blends nature-inspired textures with a gothic aesthetic. Drawing from Jakarta’s Muara Angke mangrove reserves, the collection incorporates the delicate forms of local fauna, such as snakes, lizards, and birds, fused with dark romanticism and gothic influences. The project reflects a personal journey of self-acceptance, embracing the rebellious past. Techniques such as hand-painting, laser cutting, sublimation dye, and digital printing bring the textiles to life, with the challenge of repurposing plastic into mock snakeskin. This hand-sewn collection taps into craftsmanship, self-reflection, and textile design.

Growing up in Jakarta, where skyscrapers and congestion dominate, the Muara Angke mangrove reserve became a cherished memory. After years abroad, this project honours that natural beauty and personal connection by transforming leftover textiles into high-fashion designs. Drawing inspiration from the unique flora and fauna of Muara Angke, motifs were created through hand-drawing and digital work, then brought to life using techniques like laser cutting and sublimation dye. The resulting textile pieces were deconstructed and stitched into four looks, emphasizing fragility and detail. This project merges personal memory with sustainability, breathing new life into discarded materials.

This collection theme is called Escapism which is inspired by stepping into a fairytale dream. It is based on what kind of textiles a fairy nymph would have in her cherished closet. A combination of traditional and modern techniques was applied in this collection, such as screen printing resist and dyes, digital printing, and more. All materials used are leftover fabric saved over the years from past projects.

"Fragile Nature" draws inspiration from the ephemeral aspects of nature, focusing on themes of femininity and fragility. The project evokes the lightness of butterflies, dried flowers, and spiderwebs, using leftover materials in soft petal pinks and natural indigo blues. A key element of this work is the exploration of translucent textures, achieved through various techniques that reflect the subtle interplay of light and shadow. This focus on translucency serves to enhance the project's central theme, capturing the fragile beauty of the natural world while incorporating sustainable practices.

SPOTLIGHT PTY LTS Australia Internship: Based on the buyer’s rayon and sateen mood board, the intern is tasked to analyse and note down the characteristics of the buyer’s print preferences, then research and form their own theme board that include trends, competitors, and supporting imagery that align with those preferences. Finally, the intern must create a print with 2 alternative colourways based on the final mood board.

a compilation of some personal illustrations.