LARA KLAWIKOWSKI || THE BEAUTY OF RESILIENCE

Artist: Lara Klawikowski
Title of artwork: The beauty of resilience
Medium: Recycled fashion industry waste
“My design is inspired by the African daisy and how it curls its petals in times of drought to form funnels that capture rainwater more effectively. This adaptability and act of resilience and survival in times of hardship transforms the delicate daisy into a unique structure, making the flower perhaps even more beautiful and fascinating than before.”
“In the same way, I am inspired by the resilience of women and the unique and empowered beauty that emerges when a woman realises her own strength. The design is a dress constructed of curled panels/petals made from recycled materials: re-fabricated matte charcoal spun bond and upcycled maroon cotton, attached to a central shield-like bust piece made from re-fabricated cotton fabric waste to mimic the crown of a daisy.”
During the 2019 protest March in Cape Town, Lara was struck by the resilience and courage of the women who spoke out, sharing their own GBV experiences. Their unwavering strength and determination to end GBV became a beacon of hope, a unique kind of beauty in the face of adversity.
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Curatorship of the Artists' artwork: ARRCC