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.
Floral messenger of change. Evolving. Fleeting. Transient. Repeating.
Vintage Japanese obi fabric, foam board, metallic leaf, metallic card, acrylic sheet, acrylic paint.
Metallic photo print, hand cut metallic paper, metallic leaf, wood/paper fan.
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.