KWOK MINH YEN
LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
WHITE POLYPS
White Polyps is inspired by coral bleaching phenomenon due to global warming and rising ocean temperatures. When the ocean temperatures increase, corals expel the algae living inside them and gradually turn white, becoming lifeless. The collection's silhouettes and textiles mirror the structure and texture of corals and their stages of decline, with white as the key colour and UV-reactive materials symbolising the bleaching process. Through techniques of hand-knitting, crochet, embroidery and up-cycling, the collection hopes to promote sustainability, emphasising the importance of responsible fashion practices.
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