Monarch is a series of photographic artworks presenting figures in handmade original costume. Each one constructed from vintage Japanese obi fabric, metallic leaf, and found materials. Placing them in a world that exists somewhere between Sci-Fi, Anime, and the classical Japanese textile tradition. A distillation of influences from childhood to the present day, every element conceived, constructed, and realised entirely by hand.
Freggio® - 2024.
Miso-gold ruler of the mountain. Exalted. Elevated. On high.
Vintage Japanese obi fabric, foam board, metallic card, acrylic sheet, acrylic paint.
Metallic photo print, vintage Japanese obi fabric, acrylic paint, metallic leaf, foam board.
Monarch is a series of photographic artworks presenting figures in handmade original costume. Each one constructed from vintage Japanese obi fabric, metallic leaf, and found materials. Placing them in a world that exists somewhere between Sci-Fi, Anime, and the classical Japanese textile tradition. A distillation of influences from childhood to the present day, every element conceived, constructed, and realised entirely by hand.
Freggio® - 2024.