|
AHMAR ALI PORTFOLIO
| SUFI
ISM
| CONCEPT
Inspiration of this project is drawn from Sufi whirling (dervish spinning) which is a form of physically active meditation, which originated among Sufi’s who are spiritual people believing in the human soul as opposed to material or physical things. Dervishes aim to reach the source of all perfection through a worship ceremony. This is sought through abandoning one’s personal desires, by listening to the music, focusing on God, and disconnecting their soul from the world by spinning in repetitive circles.
Recalling a childhood memory whilst living in Pakistan there was a follower of Sufism who very rarely visited the area. There was an unidentifiable fear encountering him face to face. The reason was unknown about this feeling. At one point this fear and the Sufi’s mentally disconnection with the world was very inspirational and felt related to.
The collection would be based on the stages a Sufi goes through whilst whirling on music and going into a trance that lifts them out of their earthly bodies. The stages represent the forms of being a human and transforming into purity These stages would be shown through the designs and the chosen colours and fabrics. For example black represent sins, white represents purity, scrim is a very organic fabric linking to human again. Different techniques of laser cutting would be used for decorative artwork and enhancing the concept.
artwork
development
lineup
| Elongated turkish sufi hat laser cut and bound by another layer of fabric | Black wool tail coat embellished with laser cutouts. A laser cutting technique engraving is used on the top | Black Wool floor lenght A-line skirt
| Black wool coat - another laser cut technique of cutting through is used | Cocoon shape pocketed floor length skirt taken the weave out at the hem
| Floor length dress - Tha pattern created
| White high neck dress with satin floor lenght
onto the fabric by engraving a laser cut
skirt and linen tudor white top with satin ga-
technique
hered detail near the shoulder seam.
| Accompanied by engraved mask which is
| The dress has a a structred over layeer made
opened by an o-type two sided zip.
out of wood then fabric hand stitched on the top
| Cut out at front is underlayered with
in spiral shape.
threads that can be yarn, horse hair or threads.
PRE PROJECT OF GRADUATE COLLECTION
SUB PROJECT OF GRADUATE COLLECTION
video
installations
SAVILLE ROW COMPETITION The theme of this project is based on Palladian architecture. Palladian architecture was derived from a Venetian architect Andrea Palladio. His main inspiration was Greek and Roman architecture. Palladio was mainly inspired from temples that are clearly evident in his work. To create the map outline of the architecture he used a cruciform shape. His buildings were divided into three parts a basement, the main entrance lead by the stairs and the mezzanine that is an intermediate floor between main floors of a building. Further research was done on details of the architecture for example the continuous pillars of the buildings, the Palladian windows, main entrance, and stairs. He focused on symmetry, perspective and values in designing his buildings. The theme is based on Palladian architecture and ideas are based on the architecture itself and its details.
Colour is based on the maps and old scripts of the architecture of savile row and a contrast of organza and twill fabrics are used.
Designs and shapes inspired from the architectural details as windows, stairs, doors, layouts etc.
Two looks to be designed one traditional tailored look and one conceptual avant-garde look.
a a