Vanity 07
Meaning of Vanity is "Ego" and my aesthetics behind this label is bringing cultures as one. Even if different cultures/people have their own Egos we still get along and connect as one. I am transitioning my fine art screen prints into apparel. I collage different cultures and combine them into one design, referencing Navajo fabric motifs, Japanese tattoo motifs, and Polynesian cultures such as Maori, Samoan, and Hawaiian, all referencing from their tattoo motifs inspired by their tribal symbols which involves nature, animals, woven and fabric materials. In addition, I am incorporating my ethnic background as I am Chinese and Filipino. The Filipino motifs are referenced anywhere from fabric, woven baskets, and the Filipino headhunter tribes such as the Kalinga, Bontoc Igorot, and the Ifugao. The Chinese motifs will reference from Lion Dances and tattoos inspired by iconic sculptures. I also wanted to incorporate living things that I’ve seen and have been told about while growing up here on the island for example the Moʻo and the Pueo. I was always intrigued by these cultures and their motifs with their geometric shapes and line work which I find fascinating. They are a set of prints that symbolize “Unity” to come together. Even if different cultures have their differences they still have the same morals within their cultural practices, to worship their ancestors.
