Statement of Intent:
Coming from the fashion industry, clothing and the effects of fashion on how others view us is always on our mind. We wear certain things to portray to others what we want them to see. We also choose carefully when we want to hide certain things about ourselves, whether it is physical or emotional.
With the introduction of surveillance into our society, we are denied the freedom to choose what people see. We can try desperately to hide our secrets; but at what point do we stop being true to ourselves out of fear for our privacy. Will this cause us to suppress our true feelings which may ultimately lead to irrational, rebellious, behavior?
We started by looking at the prevalence of surveillance cameras in our society and looking at how that technology is used and how it makes individuals feel. So even though what the camera records is "surface", the implication is that privacy is still compromised.
To visually express this concept, we will construct a business suit out of sheer material and dress a headless male mannequin. A headless female mannequin will be dressed in a sheer blouse and shirt. Under the man’s clothing is women’s underwear. Under the woman’s clothing is what appears to be fetish wear.
Artist Bio:
Vanessa Fors Vanessa is a 1999 graduate of Kwantlen’s Fashion Design and Technology program and has been working in Vancouver’s apparel industry for 8 years. In 2008 she founded Next Door Style Group whose mandate is to promote and support local art and design in Vancouver. This will be the third art installation for Vanessa. Past art installations are : "Evolution Scarf" displayed at Burning Man 2009 & "Reflections of Style" displayed at the Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show Oct. 2009.
Serena Neumerschitsky Serena is currently a second year student in Kwantlen’s Fashion Design and Technology program. Her love of art and fashion has become her driving force in her career choices. This will be Serena’s first art instillation, and she finds it a truly defining moment in her artistic career.