Uniformed Quintessence 
(2009)

I am an individual, and no one can take that away from me. 

The society looks for many ways to mould us, make sure we're all alike. But, no matter how many rules are imposed on us, we always, consciously or unconsciously, find ways to be different or stand apart. One of the most literal and prime example of this is how we're made to wear uniforms in high school. 
The purpose of uniform is to make sure we all look the same, so that no one ends up “cooler” than the other; so that there is no difference from one individual to the other. They make sure we dress alike on the outside in order to make us look like carbon copies. They try that desperately, but fail. The one thing which would still not be the same is what you wear on the inside.

Your lingerie defines you. It can tell volumes about the kind of person you are. And the one place where it's on display is the locker room.

And that pretty much describes the artwork on its own. I have picked up different clichéd high school personalities and represented them in terms of their lockers. Lockers which are completely identical on the outside and poles apart on the inside, which is the same case with our uniforms and our underclothes. The lingerie that each individual croqui is wearing also represents the kind of people they are.  The illustrations themselves are inspired from pin-up art defining the whole concept as well as the individual as a bit extreme. The different textures are used to illustrate the kind of material that can be used in order to make the lingerie which suits the personality.

 

Lots of contrasting colours, interesting details, and an overall casual look is what Urban Mish-mash is all about. It’s also edgy yet wearable. Since it is a summer look, we’re looking at light breathable fabrics with comfortable cuts and funky prints. The play of colours makes the whole line very lively and eye catching. The theme also talks about how different tiny details come together to make a complete ensemble, hence, the mish-mash.

 

The theme is not just about colours and the bright and the not gloomy; it’s definitely not about balloons or something as literal as happiness identified with them and above all, it’s NOT JUST GRAFFITE. Infact, as mentioned earlier, it’s the general mish mash of things.

 

The kind of graffiti pictures I picked out, well, a majority of them made me think of surrealism, primarily Salvador Dali’s work, one of the reasons why my alternative option for the theme name was ‘Surreality bites’, bites referring to the loud contrasting colours in them, talking of colours, keeping them in mind, ‘I want candy’ was one of the other theme names I thought of.

Aposematism is a naturally existing phenomenon where there exists a secondary defense mechanism that warns potential predators of the existence of another primary defensive mechanism. 

 

The organism advertises its capabilities primarily visually via bright and contrasting colouration. It cautions the foe beforehand of the potential harm it can do to it. Women too follow this suit. They carry themselves in such a manner that they send out offhand vibes to forewarn the raptor.

 Pray that you get the cue… because if you don't….. too bad….. you're dead.

Slice of Life
(2010)
 

I am you. I mold myself to every situation. Fit myself into every puzzle. I want to experience everything life has to offer. 
If there is a mountain unclimbed, i will climb it. If there is something to be seeked, I will hunt it down. I am sheer instinct. I am you.

There is work to be done. I am ambition. There is no party without me. I am everywhere. I am the zest of life. 
I want adventure. I want life. Time is short but i will live.

An Ode to the Originals
(2010)
 

"Fashion is what one follows and style is an individual statement."

 

This collection is dedicated to women who are best at what they do, and one of those things is being stylish. Whether its Audry Hepburn, Betty Page, Marilyn Monroe, Gia Carangi, Clara Bo, Elizabeth Tailor, Jane Fonda, Marion Davies, Sophia Loren, May West or Madonna,  each and everyone of these women have been ahead of their times and have been looked up to for their originality.

 

They have chosen to be different, instead of emulating somebody else. They inspire us to be more.

OBUM!
(2009)
Kidswear Illustration
Designed for extremely politically aware parents who like their choices to reflect in everything they do.
Medium: Watercolors, Pencil Colors, Felt Paper