Arts Thread

Rethinking of "Pismaniye" Turkish cotton halva. The taste and shape once struck me. A series of sketches to find rhythm, silhouette plasticity, proportions, detailing within the form. All sketches are made in watercolor technique. The tactility of this candy perfectly resonates with the lightness of the material I chose. This technique allows you to organically convey the expressiveness of the created image.

The project "Shadows of Tibet" was born when I was a third-year university student. The idea of ​​Tibet as a creative source came to me instantly. The task was to sew one look from the entire collection of clothes. I chose the second one: trousers with an interesting turn-down waist detail and Tibetan robe "chuba" with hand embroidery and beads on cuffs. I was inspired by the paintings of the artist Nicholas Roerich and many videos about the present and past of Tibet. I have always been interested in the culture of Asia, the appearance of people, their traditions, clothing preferences, and lifestyle in general.

A t-shirt print with hand embroidery inspired by Asian culture. Hieroglyphs, Chinese Guohua painting influenced me as a child when I first tried to paint a fan. It was important to hold the brush vertically, to synchronise breath and brush movement, to feel the integrity of the moment of creation. I remember all my emotions during the process of creating. Since then inspiration from Asia has always been with me, I put it into completely new forms. Chaotic embroidery that goes beyond the boundaries is a continuation of the design. It's made in the same style as the print. The color palette wasn't chosen by chance. It also refers to Asian culture.

An unexpected discovery of a textured shiny material turned into a full-fledged product. I wanted to show maximum radiance through the use of flash as well as movement.

Personal and highly symbolic embroidery. I chose floss threads in muted natural shades. The embroidery style is quite eclectic. This is how I expressed my associations with the person.

1. Costume design for the ballet "Narcissus", Leon Bakst Art Nouveau (modern) gouache, paper 1911 2. Costume design for the ballet "Narcissus", Leon Bakst Art Nouveau (modern) gouache, paper 1911 3. Self-portrait in a velvet dress, Frida Kahlo oil, canvas 1926

The idea of ​​creating a new bag come to me while searching for material. A bag for me is what brings an outfit together. I like to use bright materials for simpler shapes and calm, non-provocative ones for unusual shapes. At one time I was actively attracted to Asian theme, so I created several Japanese knot bags. The bucket bag was created spontaneously. I couldn’t resist the shimmering turquoise piece of fabric. The last is bindle hobo bag. It is made in patchwork style. I decided to combine two materials: satin and velvet. For the top knot I used buttons.

These fashion illustrations are a preparatory stage for the creation of my own collections/inspiration from modern or vintage fashion brands. The sketches are made in watercolour, pencil, rapidograph, ink and pen techniques, and there is also one digital illustration. I'm most attracted to watercolor. With it I can quickly and easily capture the initial thought, determine the shape and silhouette as well as the color palette.

The “Remix70” collection is my graduation project. It includes the years from 1970 to 1979. All clothing models are united on the basis of statistical commonality, indicated by the thematic motto: mix&match. This concept comes from the 70s: a combination of designer and vintage items, ethnic and hand-made items was invented right then. There are several trends in the collection: disco with classical elements, boho and glam rock, directly referring to the era of the 70s. The synthesis of modernity and vintage can be seen in all models of the collection, which reflects a fresh approach to retro style. I wanted to recreate the essence of 70s disco, borrowing some of the patterns from that festive style, adding a dose of surprise and boldness. My collection is complemented by decor made of metal rivets, as well as accessories, for the creation of which I used beads and threads.

My experience with linen was successful. This material is pliable to work with and does not slip. I found old pieces of fabric in my closet and wanted to give them new life. The shirt turned out to be basic, but due to the buttons it looks a little playful. The bag is made of a harsher linen, stiff and textured than a shirt. It is softened by handmade embroidery in the form of lavender branches.

1. Bindle tie-dye hobo bag. Material - cotton. Knotted shoulder strap, dipped open top. 2. Cropped tie-dye blouse. Material - cotton. Puff sleeves, square neckline. I wanted to create something natural using grass, greens, and tea as a dye. After two attempts I didn't get the desired color saturation effect. Then the sewing patterns were painted with a chemical dye. Previous stains gently soaked the new paint. Because of this, the bag, for example, has both warm and cold shades. The products painted and sewn by me fit perfectly into urban and natural environments.