2021
Design/ Styling: CasKang
Photography: LVSHANYE
Model: ShanShan
Inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses and the film Annihilation, this project delves into the philosophical implications of“metamorphosis”—a term rooted in the metamorphic development of insects, symbolizing a transition that signifies either the emergence of new forms of life or the cessation of existence.
For humans, “metamorphosis”can be understood not only as a biological process, such as the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells or the alteration of bodily functions, but also as an existential phenomenon. It reflects the constant flux of our existence, where transformation embodies both the potential for renewal and the inevitability of decay, challenging our perception of identity, continuity, and the impermanence of life itself.This project examines the interplay between mutation and the human body, utilizing abstract forms derived from biological anomalies—such as tumors, hyperplasia, deformities, and insect metamorphosis—to reinterpret and reshape the human form. It is an experimental endeavor that challenges traditional concepts of garment construction and form.