Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Worship of Fashion / MoBA Biennale Arnhem

The MAKE Believe Exhibition at the MoBA Mode Biennale Arnhem, focused on the importance of fashion and how it is a ritual in our life. Its main theme was the 'The Worship of Fashion'.

Designers such as Hans Demoed and Geert de Rooij, also known as the designers of The People of the Labyrinths (POTL) have taken a new direction for fashion; focusing on religion as a way to investigate our relationship with desirable brands, becoming a spiritual experience.

This mind-blowing exhibit took place in the Eusebius Cathedral, in the central area of Arnhem, with a multi-media installation, including artwork, photography, textiles, design and theater, which questioned the relationship between fashion and religion.

A splash of fluorescent colours could be seen, contrasting with the antique interiors of this cathedral. Also, on the display there are statues of saints and religious images with a a modern twist given by multi-coloured strokes.

Photos: Laura Daza

The Colour Maker

Laura is a passionate Colombian designer, artist, maker and colour hunter. Founder of her design studio and fashion label in 2004. As an alchemist she transforms raw materials into colours, like magic. She studied MA Material Futures (previously called Textile Futures) at the renown Central Saint Martins College of Design in London; taught for more than 3 years as an adjunct professor of Design. Worked in NYC with fashion designers, Narciso Rodriguez and Donna Karan; and British based label PREEN. She had the chance to participate in the 'Purpureau Vestes Symposium' in Barcelona, Spain, with her 'Colour Provenance' project and work on commissions for Roche Bobois and Nissan Design Europe.