Denim has transcended the ages, with each fashion decade bringing it a new life. We’ve seen the iconic material used in essentially every single form possible – from head to toe and even as inspiration for makeup (MAC’s denim inspired limited collection Jeanius, Spring ’11 ). Given the extensive utilization of this famous fabric, one might expect approaching denim in an original way to eventually wear thin. However it might just be the durability as well as its solid history in fashion that keeps it eternally inspiring.
Case in point is the latest from Taiwanese collective BlanQ, a series of sculptures created by Jeffrey Wang in collaboration with Levi’s and the Fubon Art Foundation. By using just safety pins and forgoing any cutting or sewing, each piece maintains the integrity of each original pair of denim. As Wang explains, “Even if we took it apart, all the jeans still hold [their] original shape and can still be worn” which is what makes this project completely recyclable in the truest sense of the word. This piece is exemplary of the underlying concept behind all BlanQ projects, which focus on moving beyond aesthetics and integrating meaning and concept into each work of art. If you love the look of the final sculptures, you can view the video of the making of Persona video.
Text Tienlyn Jacobson
Source(s): BlanqWorld, Jeffrey Wang
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