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What do I call myself?
A mixed media artist/designer by profession and a traveler by heart.
I am constantly looking for something new and adventurous, For as long as I remember, I have wanted to be a creator, to make something, whether it's sculpting, sewing my own dress or sketching.
I have been trying to understand where my passion lies and in the past have done jobs unrelated to fashion or art as personality developer, English teacher in NGOs, and a facilitator.
They might not be related to design but I have put my heart wherever I have worked. I love to try new things out and be innovative... and if it doesn't work, there is always something to learn from it, dust myself off and try again.
But one thing that gives me immense joy and satisfaction is creating theatrical costumes. Somehow the drama attached to theatrical costumes and the brainstorming done to create one product excites me. Working with different materials, experimenting and the whole process of creation is extremely rewarding, even tough its tiresome and makes me a madman.
As a designer, I have been working for the last 9 years in retail stores, export houses, and design studios. I have made some mistakes of job hopping, but there was never a single time when I have shown lack of motivation or contribution it just wasn't challenging enough!
DESIGNER WHO ISN'T A BIG FAN OF FASHION INDUSTRY
Don't get me wrong, I love fashion, and I love all the beautiful things that this fashion universe creates and gives.
One is not just not buying clothes or accessories but buying an idea and that's exciting ..right? "I personally love having a unique expression, a style but not by the industry standards where they dictate the rules.
I did masters in Women's Fashion in Italy and during my time there I would stand in front of Prada store and couldn't stop feeling bad about myself, how I couldn't fit into there size. Their window displays were amazing, I use to Look at them for hours, but at the same, it made me insufficient. It was a place where everyone was stylish, and I felt basic. A Gucci bag worth 5000 euros..."I just don't get it” On a cold night in Milan, women dressed in stockings, my freezing brain would tell me 'It's not worth it'.
It's the desperation to be unique, to stand out in the crowd that makes this industry mad.
The design industry is cruel, it's demanding, I hate looking at anorexic models, I hate looking at the uncomfortable side of fashion, and always have that feeling of getting accepted.
I am sure you will connect to me here if you have seen the current nail art trends. Beautiful it may be, but my first thought is.. why? It just looks uncomfortable and impractical for me! I just don’t understand how anyone would be able to get through a day without having their nails ripped off or accidentally stabbing themselves in the eye or even do their routine work?
After few years in the design industry, I left my high paying job and joined academics serving as a faculty for few years which allowed me to connect with new ideas and talented young people (not that I am calling myself old!)
It was satisfying for a while, but I missed actually making something, I missed handling materials and that feeling of your own creation.
So let me introduce you to my current job
I am still trying to figure what I really want to do, and currently, I am in a bubble, looking for work, trying to make some money every day, so that one day I have enough to create my sustainable design studio and make designs that I can call comfortable fashion.
Until then I continue to paint and keep my spirits up!
I hope you enjoyed reading my post and I am grateful for every Upvote, Resteem, and Comment. Until next time! 😍
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Love. Swati ❤️