Ariadne is an artist and surface pattern designer. Her unique style is inspired by Greek folk motifs and shapes of the 18th/19th century. She is fascinated by their symbolic meanings and what they represented to the women who wore or embroidered them. Her goal is to bring them out of the archives and into our everyday lives.
π Code Blue: A Garment from Lesvos π
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Hi there, If you missed my last newsletter, I am taking part in the Blue Wrap Project Runway show in May! Today, I want to share with you why I created the design that will be walking down the runway in just a monthβs time. The Story Behind My Design When Partners for World Health (PWH) reached out and asked me to design Greece's garment, I wanted to understand the kind of support they had provided to Greece. They told me that in 2016, PWH sent medical supplies to the island of Lesvos - a year when Lesvos was at the frontline of Europe's refugee crisis. That year, thousands of refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan risked their lives to cross the sea, fleeing war and searching for safety. The people of Lesvos stepped up in extraordinary ways, offering whatever help they could provide despite the challenged they faced themselves. Knowing this, I felt strongly that my design should reflect this story. A Simple Garment, A Powerful Story Greece has many traditional garments - some more elaborate and impressive, others simpler and more humble. The traditional garment from Lesvos is one of the simplest (see examples above). Under different circumstances, I may not have chosen it to represent Greece as a whole. But for this project, honoring Lesvos felt important - both to acknowledge the work that PWH has done and to recognise the incredible efforts and sacrifices of the people of Lesvos during 2016. Their contribution deserves to be remembered and celebrated. Until next time! π Code Blue π A βCode Blueβ is a medical term for a life-threatening emergency that requires a rapid response. Recent US federal funding cuts have had direct effects on international humanitarian aid. During these uncertain times, Partners for World Health continues serving those in need. So if you want to support their work, please consider supporting to this great cause. Let's stay connected! β |
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Ariadne is an artist and surface pattern designer. Her unique style is inspired by Greek folk motifs and shapes of the 18th/19th century. She is fascinated by their symbolic meanings and what they represented to the women who wore or embroidered them. Her goal is to bring them out of the archives and into our everyday lives.