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DeWei Yu

Central Saint Martins

Fashion Design BFA

Menswear, Costume Design -Stage Screen Dance, Haute Couture

Yu DeWei is an artist based in London. Since studying Ba menswear at Central Saint Martins, he has utilised natural materials and found objects from flea markets to craft garments, accessories, and sculptures. Driven by an intense fear of death, his work centres on the distortion and dissection of the human body, imbuing his pieces with a sense of ‘disharmony.’ He believes this disharmony captivates viewers, provoking introspection and gradually challenging deeply ingrained notions. His art prompts contemplation on finding life’s potential amidst decay and mortality’s inevitability. Using materials like cotton, linen, wool, leather, and metal, his creations capture the ravages of time, alongside salvaged waste and aged objects, each with its own narrative. Through his ongoing creative process, he seeks to confront and alleviate the fear of death, offering solace to others who share this anxiety.

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Category: Apparel

Competitions: International

I drew inspiration from the statue of St. Bartholomew Flayed, wrapped in his own skin, which sparked a vision of blending 2D and 3D. 2D represents the flayed skin—a smooth surface with minimal cuts, yet revealing subtle 3D details. Like crushing a can flat, the curves and shadows hint at the hidden volume within. My project explores the body-skin relationship, aiming to transform 2D into 3D by revealing the hidden intricacies within our skin. My signature ‘Sickness’ dyed leather hand stitched and constructed with vintage Maccano parts to cast 3D body in 2D mould. All materials are sourced from flea markets and leather offcuts.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.