Shanna Spiering BFA General Fine Arts Thesis Fall 2021
Closet Connect
This work, titled Closet Connect, is an exploration of redesigning garments to foster our inherent connections. Closet Connect honors the radical interconnectedness of life and works within this framework through a system of collaboration with 4 people, in which a strong foundational relationship has been built. Within this project, 4 garments are upcycled in relation to the individual collaborator, showcasing their personality and individuality. This work is positioned against the mindless consumerism that fast fashion feeds off of. The practices done within this project are focused on a slower, more intentional approach that is ecologically conscious and grounded in gratitude. Longterm, the goals of this project are to shift the focus and provide an alternative to the way we consume and interact with fashion, creating a playful, intentional experience that is aware of the reverberations our decisions bring.