I recently saw Iris van Herpen’s work online, and it reminded me of some of the concepts we explored in Project 3. Van Herpen is a Dutch fashion designer that focuses on invention, sculpture, and movement in her pieces. She has pushed the boundaries in fashion and art by combining traditional Couture techniques with unconventional materials such as 3D printing. This unique combination lends itself to many sculptural, visually-interesting pieces inspired by a variety of topics–some of which include architecture and science. Van Herpen is also well-known for her use of movement in her pieces. She takes a traditionally rigid medium (3D printed plastics) and transforms it into a lively material.
Both of these concepts–sculpture and movement–are further explored through van Herpen’s collaborations. Instead of sticking to a single discipline, van Herpen works with a variety of different people in order to develop inventive collections that explore the relationships between fashion, art, and any other field imaginable.
For more information on van Herpen, watch this video.
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