the self is only a thereshold INGRID ALDAMA ALMAZÁN LDTM || UDEM
FASHION PORTFOLIO
ULTRAVIOLENCE (2014)
The project was first developed as part of a final assignment for one of my textile’s classes. It was originally meant for it to be only a dress but it was decided to expand it further and add a jacket. Experimentation with dying was imporant in this project because the majority of the textiles used were originally white and to achive the color that was needed came naturally once I knew the textile I was working with. The main inspiration was the ocean and its waves. Its incredibly beautiful and sometimes violent waves.
UDESIGN: BEYOND (2014)
The project was developed as part of the activities that took place during UDESIGN: BEYOND, which is a design symposium organized by Universidad de Monterrey. Beyond, being the key word, served as inspiration. The intend was to examine modern street fashion and try to predict the use of textiles, specifically prints, in the future. Science was a constant theme, specifically microbiology and Biophilia’s narrative, LP of islandic artist, BjÜrk. Waterproof textiles were used and an original print was designed; and the fabric was printed by the method of sublimation. The final outfit (coat + dress) was part of the closing runway for the symposium.
Y.Y. (2012)
Inspired by the art of german painter, Otto Dix, this collection was designed with a minimalist perspective. The goal was to succesfully make the witness of the garment in motion to reflect on war and its consequences.
SI (2013)
This dress took part of Pluralidades, a temporady exhibition at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO) and directly adresses the issue of “our position in and within the world”. Mostly inspired by mexican artist, Marco Ramirez “Erre”’s use of typographic work, the goal was to transmit a direct message through clothing; in a subtle, yet powerful way.
SUBLEVACIĂ“N (2013)
Two-part dress inspired by the architecture of Centro Roberto Garza Sada by Tadao Ando. The upperpart is divided into three sections that are united by embroided ribbon. A section of the back is pleated in order to simulate the Gate of Creation, which is an important part and symbol of the building. The dress took part of the first runway to be held, precisely, under the Gate of Creation.
BP (2014)
The goal was to create a backpack that was both usable and still was able to give live to old textiles used in different projects. There was a contrast between natural (wool) and synthetic (fake leather) textiles used in the backpack. Inspiration came mostly from the sculptures of Eyal Gever.
UNTITLED #1 (2014)
This capsulle collection was developed as part of an interdisciplinary design study. Wax was used to experiment and ultimately model the jewellry. Silver was the elected metal to melt in order to produce the pieces. The inspiration came from ceramics, the phases of the moon and nature’s mechanism of defence. The final pieces are a ring, earrings and a pendant.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) prismacolor and pencil on paper
Untitled (2011)
prismacolor and pencil on craft paper
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to take the time to thank all the people that have helped me get where I am. My professors, for sharing their knowledge. Specifically Edgar Morej贸n and Indira S谩nchez Tapia, their experience has help me in my self-discovery path. My parents, for supporting me. And for the making of this portfolio, I would like to thank Tamara Aldama, Frida Medrano and Claudia Esponda, who have served as muses and models.
Asleep (2012)
1st: pencil on paper 2nd: digital coloring