The Song of Samsara
Catherine Ziyue Tang
Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
About this Item
- Title
- The Song of Samsara
- Date
- 2023
- Description
- 2023 Fashion Design MFA graduate thesis collection created by Catherine Ziyue Tang. Presented on September 12, 2023 at 'Uni/Versal: Design MFA Showcase.'
- M.F.A. in Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 2023.
- Department: Fashion Design
- Artist's Statement
- Catherine Tang is a New York–based women’s wear designer whose work deals with sustainable fashion and wabi-sabi style using bold patterns. Born in China and raised by a mother from the Dong minority, much of her inspiration is rooted in the Dong cultural heritage and traditional craft. Her work aims to fuse these traditions with modern ready-to-wear by exploring how sustainable practices and forward patternmaking can combine with folk craft.
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About this Collection:
"The Song of Samsara" collection is a tribute to rebirth and the cyclicity of all life. Inspired by a personal experience witnessing a giant flower butterfly at her grandmother's funeral, the garments are a symbol of transformation and new beginnings. The legend of people turning into butterflies and appearing at their funerals is the inspiration behind the intricate patterns, cuts, and transparent fabrics—representing the endless possibilities of samsara. - Rights
- In Copyright
- The copyright for this work is held by its author/creator(s). Usage of this material beyond what is permitted by copyright law must first be cleared with the rights-holder(s). This work has been made available online by the Fashion Institute of Technology Gladys Marcus Library strictly for research and educational purposes. If you are the copyright holder for this work and have any objections to this work being made available online, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
- Identifier
- FIT Repository ID: fd_mfa_000021
Citation
Tang, C. Z. (2023). The Song of Samsara. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/123932
Tang, Catherine Ziyue. The Song of Samsara. 2023. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/123932
Tang, Catherine Ziyue. "The Song of Samsara." FIT Digital Repository, 2023. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/123932