Singapore-Cambridge Advanced Level H2 Art Fashion Design Portfolio

Cambridge 'A' Level Higher 2 Art Portfolio (2015-2016)

Synopsis
The omnipotent drive of Nature galvanizes even the most fundamental of designs. It transcends and integrates in our lives in many ways than we can fathom. From energy efficient biodomes to the ergonomic blueprints that most product designers swear by, our proclivity to be inspired by Mother Earth and the treasures she bestows upon us. It is the ephemeral nature of the Natural World that allows us to embrace the beauty of erratic arrangement and organic patterns. Throughout human history we celebrate the prowess of Man’s capacity in engineering and architectural feats without realizing that the due credit goes to Mother Nature. The most complex of structures in the world exist not in the streets of Rome where the Coliseum resides, nor the pyramids of Giza; but in fact, right in our backyards, manifested in prestige intricacies in organic matter- the naturally occurring symmetry in flowers and the complex domes of beehives.

Design Processes and Art Direction
My work aims to celebrate the ephemeral beauty all around us, through the careful observation of systems and rhythm in botanical/anatomical aesthetics, which has trained me to stop and appreciate the minute and refined details of Nature. The ability to flow and adapt with what seems to be simple to the eye yet complex in its development process is something that I wish to capture in the art processes that have been undertaken in this project. This is done through sustainable resources and bio matter that I have procured during my weekends at the botanical gardens, through resin and experimental techniques to prolong the impermanent nature of organisms. My work also challenges the user to question the definition of beauty on several scales, to incite deeper reflections as to how society has deviated from such standards through the years.