Evaluation - Translation of concept for project two 

WAS YOUR MESSAGE CLEAR IN YOUR CONCEPT BOARD AND YOUR DEISGN WORK?

To be honest, I think my collection changed a lot in the final stages so my mood board does not exactly replicate my collection as it did not include my final fabrics and illustration techniques. My collection represented my ideas but was not obvious to the viewer, unless they had read the synopsis. 

WHAT WERE YOU TRYING TO SAY/EXPRESS/REPRESENT?

I was trying to represent the feeling my grandmother/elderly have in this world and expressing my response to this - trying to protect.

CAN YOU SAY IT BETTER?

YES! It could be more obvious through more extreme layers and layering with more interest/individuality.  More fabric research research could have also helped my collection become clearer as some details were lost in the illustration.

WHAT WAS IMPORTANT IN THE LAST COLLECTION?

Layering, high neck lines, bulky clothing, deteriorating colors inspired by documentary, Grey Gardens. 

WHAT ASPECT DO YOU WANT TO EXPAND ON?

Deterioration via fabrics in a more modern sense, not only colors. I want to looks at drapery in japanese prints for example Keisai Eisen (courtesean named Katsumi living in Owariya), Kashosai Shunsen, Torii Kiyamine. I also want to look at the depth of color that Degas uses in his ballet paintings. These artists inspired me at the amazing exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery, 'Degas to Dali.' Well worth a visit, http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/degas-to-dali. 

IS YOUR DESIGN SIGNATURE EMERGING?

I really like minimalist  use of colors with bulky layering which my last collection semi channels into. However, the combination of the Emilio Pucci print really pushed me to include this pattern. 

WHAT CAN YOU EDIT OUT?

Drop crotch pants probably- there done a lot and although they fitted in my collection they were not eye catching/ innovative.