Arts Thread

The research focuses on the conflict between the perception of diamonds as stones that convey wealth and prestige and the curse associated with their mining - blood diamonds. Diamonds are hard minerals composed of pure carbon. This crystal belongs to the Cubic Crystal system and occurs in nature as an octahedron or cube. To make a diamond luxurious, it needs to undergo numerous processing and polishing processes. For many people in countries rich in diamonds, these shimmering stones are more of a curse than a blessing. Often, diamond mines around the world not only produce diamonds but also give rise to civil wars, violence, exploitation of workers, environmental degradation, and unimaginable human suffering. In the eyes of many, diamonds symbolize reliability and wealth, the perfect gift of love, owing to the uniqueness of each diamond. On the other hand, people involved in diamond production receive very low wages, and in addition to that, there is involvement in illegal trade, with huge amounts of money at stake. Operating methods include exploiting the local population, bribery, threats, torture, and murder. This is why these diamonds are referred to as "blood diamonds." I create luxurious textiles from natural materials such as cotton, linen, silk, and stones from nature, with African-inspired shades and motifs. I focus on the contrast between the luxurious world of diamonds and the process of mining stones beneath the earth, highlighting the disparity between wealth and poverty.

My project, entitled From Corsets to Coco, delves into the life and legacy of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, a trailblazer in the fashion industry during a time when it was dominated by men. Her designs were synonymous with simplicity and elegance, characterized by geometric lines and clean shapes, which were both functional and comfortable for everyday wear. Chanel's impact extends far beyond the realm of fashion, as her designs helped liberate the female form and empower women. Despite not explicitly identifying as a feminist, her contributions to the feminist movement through her designs are undeniable. In crafting this project, I was inspired to create silhouettes that are liberating and free-flowing, with a particular focus on the waistline as a symbol of femininity and strength. The release from the constrictive corsets of her time serves as a powerful metaphor for the liberation of women.

The architect Zaha Hadid's building was built in 2013 in Austria, Vienna. The structure is the largest business and economics university and library in Europe, adjacent to a public park called Prater Park. The campus includes six main building complexes. The architectural concept in the campus design was to create an environment that enables students and staff to have open spaces accessible to the public, with spaces for restaurants, cafes, and shops, all in a stimulating architectural environment. The inspiration for the collection is derived from 'the straight lines of the building that separate as they move inward, becoming undulating and fluid to create a free-flowing internal mall.' My work focuses on the dialogue between the exterior of the dark and heavy building and the illuminated interior. The inspiration of this theme led me to design minimalist constructions between darkness and light, broad shadows, and sharp angles in three-dimensional forms." Zaha Hadid wa

We are all used to thinking of her as a movie star from the good old days and even though she is considered a fashion icon Her clothing style is minimalist, clothes with simple silhouettes that emphasized her thin body, monochromatic colors, she played ballet for many years. She was definitely also an inspiring woman, so you can link it to the SPA PURITY trend, because this trend uses a little raw materials, also in terms of cuts, the cuts are minimalistic, so you can link it to Audrey. Audrey Hepburn she was not only. fashion icon she was also very concerned about the children of the world, she was a strong woman, and chose to work with UNICEF - the children's organization helped her survive malnutrition, in her childhood. The target audience that I am targeting is young girls, a young generation that lives in a time where there are many options and wealth and thanks to them everything is within reach today, but it is completely the opposite, the beauty of things is in the lack of things, less is more. She lived in a time of war, a time of poverty and wars, little food, little clothing. And so it affected her personality and not only her personality and character, even her appearance.

Salome was a princess of the House of Herod, during a ball celebrated in the palace Salome is persuaded by her mother to dance for her stepfather, King Herod. Her father enjoys the performance so much that he decides to give Salome whatever she asks for. Salome is convinced by her mother to ask for the head of Yehonan the Baptist. The king agrees to Salome's request and brings her his head on a platter. Salome is described as a femme fatale - an irresistibly attractive woman who brings danger and disaster to the man involved, the femme fatale can be fatal to anyone - even saints. In addition, Salome is traditional and eclectic, which is evident in Regano's illustration "Salome and the Lotus Tattoo" Each side of the lotus "tattoo", there are two huge eyes staring at the viewer, revealing a reflective face, while Salome's "real" eyes are lowered. The "tattooed" gaze captures the viewer and supposedly blocks him from exploring the woman's body, and serves as an additional layer of protection against our voyeurs, and reptilian figures coil around Salome's inner thighs

Schiaparelli saw the art of designing clothes as a form of architecture and believed that they should be close to the body, like the shell of a building is drawn to the skeleton of the foundations. The silhouettes she created always emphasized the arched female silhouette - while making an effort to get rid of the binding silhouette of the corset