Arctic Smocking
“Comeback Opulentia”
The project is a dive into the term “opulency” and a reflection on the shamanistic traditions in the polar region.
An arctic inspired material exploration operates as the base for a 10m silicon painted canvas, which is turned into a 3 dimensional shape through a hand-sewn smocking technique, a structure interpretation of the Icelandic knitting tradition. According to the light the perle shine effect changes the surface of the outfit from green to lila symbolising the northern lights.
“Comeback Opulentia”
- a 3rd semester project at UdK
The project is a dive into the term “opulency” and a reflection on the shamanistic traditions in the polar region.
An arctic inspired material exploration operates as the base for a 10m silicon painted canvas, which is turned into a 3 dimensional shape through a hand-sewn smocking technique, a structure interpretation of the Icelandic knitting tradition. According to the light the perle shine effect changes the surface of the outfit from green to lila symbolising the northern lights.
Photo shoot
Photographer: Lasse Bille
Model: My Nilsson
Design // Concept: Sara Smed
Photographer: Lasse Bille
Model: My Nilsson
Design // Concept: Sara Smed
# making of
01.10.2016 – 01.03.2017