Amy Thompson's Plastic Analogue Collection

“Flat pack construction techniques create an alternative and unique method of manipulating exaggerated armour inspired polypropylene structures into contemporary interlocking garments and accessories, whilst sections of specially designed lenticular lenses are used to provide visually hypnotic and oscillating patterns that spin and change colour according to which angle the garment is viewed at. Underneath the sculpted pieces, abstract body mapping patterns and computer avatars create quirky textile prints that are digitally printed onto bodywear pieces and voluminous silk dresses that represent the skeletal human body, vulnerable and in need of protection. The strength and protection provided by the strong lines and pronounced contours of the body encasing outer-garments are contradicted by their translucent qualities and therefore become merely an illusion of security.”
- Amy Thompson