I would consider myself less of an artist and more of a creative person that primarily chooses creating garments/fashion as an avenue. Within the past handful of years, and working with a varied amount of mediums, those that allow for me to engage with the product physically (sculpture, yarn, wood, wire, clay etc.). I was raised by in a household with Chinese and Indian cultures/influences, and did an incredible amount of growing up in England, United Kingdom. These are the constant influences in works that lean towards being personal.
I am not seeking to create a pretty picture, or a something that is immediately visually appealing to the everyday person. Rather, having communicated a story is the most important thing to me when it comes to my work. Works that I’ve done have narratives that are woven throughout, regardless of how elaborate or simple. When it isn’t as evident to the audience at first glance, they would have read into the work with their own input, thoughts and feelings. That is what I find truly fascinating about not only my work, but the creative world as a whole. Involving an audience is vital and crucial to the success to a piece.
My creative process when it comes to fashion and other creative work are completely different. With the former, I put into a sketchbook every sort of creative thought or inspiration in my head. This often results in a sketchbook that is stuffed full and the wire bounding coming undone. Design ideas come from the process of me having interacting so much with the colours, textures, forms etc. With other forms, take for example wooden sculptures, I begin interacting with the medium and the final product will follow. Mark-making, manipulating, wrapping, drilling etc.
I try with every work that I make for it to open up the minds of the audience, no matter how big or small.
