The Observed is a high end fashion collection that seeks to capture the uneasy experience of constant scrutiny, under the unescapable gaze of judging eyes. My designs are conceptually driven influenced by works such as George Orwell’s 1984, the surrealist movement and physiological phenoniums like the uncanny valley. I initiated my design process through the observation drawings of characters and objects that intrigue me, collating distorting and contrasting these into surreal compositions that underpin the narrative of my prints.
Through my collection I have developed several hand writings in the pursuit of capturing charm, tension and mood, influenced by designers such as Kidsuper that focus on stylization and application of media. I aim to explore themes such as physicality, paranoia and perception through my illustrative statement prints, looking to engage a young audience that seeks unique and expressive pieces. |
“Always eyes watching you and the voice enveloping you. Asleep or awake, indoors or out of doors, in the bath or bed—no escape. Nothing was your own except the few cubic centimeters in your skull.” - George Orwell 1984