"The Cappers Act"
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While learning to use dubied knitting machines, I became interested in the history of knitting. Knitting is one of the oldest methods of making clothing because it is an accessible and functional craft that requires just two needles and some yarn.
During my research, I came across “the Cappers Act of 1571,” which mandated that all English citizens over the age of six, except for the nobility, had to wear caps made of wool produced in England on Sundays and holy days. At first, I found this law a bit problematic, and I still do; however, I was fascinated to learn that it aimed to support the knitting industry. In many ways, I respect the intention behind it. Today, we need to learn to appreciate genuine handcrafts, especially in the face of the rapidly growing fast fashion industry. As a result, I decided to make my own hat to represent this idea. However, I would never impose on anyone to wear what I consider a rather ridiculous example of a hat.
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The brown project explored my relationship with the color brown and its various associations. My initial connection to this color was with soil — the most natural and neutral element, yet essential to life.
I began by researching different definitions of brown and how it serves as a symbol in various contexts. I discovered that in the Bible, brown symbolizes the earth and is often associated with a monk's robe, representing humility and God’s connection to the ordinary and commonplace. As humans, we constantly attempt to separate ourselves from nature, but we have evolved to a point where we may struggle to recognize our origins. Modern humans often find themselves at odds with their natural state. To express this idea, I aimed to create an animalistic representation of the human form by removing the soul from the body, leaving only what connects us to nature — the physical construction of our bodies. Just like everything else in nature, we grow, simply exist, decay, and ultimately return to the soil
