Anatomy
Category: Apparel
Competitions: Taiwan Region
I translate the invisible medical concept of “constant load” into a tangible, physical form. To me, pressure is not merely an abstract emotion — it is a real force that gradually reshapes the body. Beneath the skin, it is constantly compensating, adapting, and evolving, often without our awareness. I approach this work from an anatomical perspective. Using thick vegetable-tanned leather, I employ wet-molding techniques to form a rigid, rib-like outer structure. This structure reflects how, under prolonged pressure, both the body and mind begin to harden, forming a fibrotic, protective shell. At this point, the garment becomes an extension of internal stress — embodying both resistance and coexistence. In the detailing, I incorporate washed leather and second-hand textiles to create collaged compositions that evoke the flow of blood. These forms suggest the stretching and eventual rupture of nerves and fascia under extreme load. When deep red leather textures overlap with deliberately cut lace, they evoke the traces of blood flowing and stagnating beneath the skin. Finally, I assemble the piece using raw, surgical-inspired stitching, intentionally leaving the edges fractured and unfinished. These marks do not signify destruction; rather, they reveal the residual imprints of pressure. Over time, these imprints evolve into what I describe as a form of scar aesthetics — a testament to how we endure, and how strength and elegance can be reconstructed from the fractures caused by overload.
