This innovative piece features a 3D asymmetrical dress with a dramatic train and an elegantly bare back, pushing the boundaries of both artistic and sartorial expression. The asymmetrical design of the dress embodies movement and modernity, while the train adds an air of regal sophistication. The bare back, a hallmark of timeless allure, introduces an element of vulnerability and grace, making the portrait not just a visual masterpiece but a profound exploration of the self. This synergy of 3D art and fashion allows for a multidimensional narrative that invites the viewer to contemplate the relationship between the body, clothing, and identity.
Conceptual and Technical Statement
This avant-garde self-portrait redefines the boundaries between art, fashion, and identity. Inspired by a photograph of myself, the work is reimagined through a surrealist lens—my figure seen from the back-profile, seated delicately on a petal, gazing toward the horizon of the unknown. The composition transforms the act of self-portraiture into a dialogue with time, inviting the viewer to look far into the future, just as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa once invited contemplation through mystery.
The 3D asymmetrical dress—with its sculptural train and bare back—acts as both armor and revelation: a tactile expression of vulnerability, elegance, and strength. Constructed with layered mixed media to achieve volumetric presence, it merges digital modeling and traditional craftsmanship, embodying a synthesis of classic technique and contemporary experimentation.
Rooted in my fascination with fashion as self-expression, this piece marks my first step toward reimagining the artistic practice of self-portraiture. It is not merely a reflection of appearance, but a manifestation of transformation—where form, texture, and motion converge to redefine what it means to be seen, and to see oneself, in the age of three-dimensional art.