Ancient Costume Replica of Han and Jin Dynasties 中國古代妝束 sponsored by Jin Ze Arts Centre
Xiangxian Art Gallery 名称为象限艺廊
Opening on October 31st, 2014
In 2007 LIU Shuai, a fashion designer by training, initiated a project titled Ancient Chinese Zhuangshu (中國古代妝束) with a group of 10 young and enthusiastic artists and designers.
Drawing references from paintings and sculptures, Zhuangshu(中國古代妝束) re-created a collection of ancient costumes from different periods of Chinese history. The construction process takes over 6 months of gathering information on fabrics, colours, costume cutting, accessories, hairstyles and make-up, before the entire work is completed. Zhuangshu’s(中國古代妝束) goal is to be reconnected to ancient culture through practicing and understanding craft and technique.
A selection of over 15 sets of costumes were displayed at the Xiangxian Art Gallery 名称为象限艺廊 , supplemented with explanations of the works in progress. Practices in natural dyes, resist patterns, patterned silks, and embroideries were highlighted.
9TH ISS: 2014 