arachne
Arachne is a conceptual submission for the World of Wearable Art event, intended for the “Myths & Legends” category. It is inspired by the Greek myth of Arachne and spiders' often grotesque and haunting lives.
Role
Costume Designer/Seamstress
Year
Fall 2024
The piece is constructed with inspiration from a Victorian mourning bodice. It features a detachable, spiderling egg sac on the back. When the egg sac is detached from the bodice with hook and eyes, it falls open and releases a crocheted spiderweb train. The train is decorated with sparkling jewels and beads, symbolizing collecting dew and newly born spiderlings.
Photos by Rafael Hernandez