'Dear Green Place’ is project that investigates Glasgow’s poor health and other serious social issues within Scotland. My aim was to create a collection of desirable objects that would hold shocking information about the subject. I was interested in how Glasgow is perceived by tourists who come to visit the place and stay here for a few days. Not knowing enough about real problems within the city, the rst impression is really good: city with style! My intention was to explore this contrast. Playing around with daily life objects and accessories has let me visualise the hidden dark side of Glasgow. I have chosen to use luxury materials like silk, silver and pearls to create these objects. I believe that the choice of materials has played an important role in the production of final pieces.
Scarf. Digital print on silk. £ 150. 600mm x 600mm
The design of scarf is based on the combination of statistical facts of Glasgow’s poor health and other serious social issues within the city. Contepoary interpretation of traditional scottish tartan became an important part of design.
'Glasgow Salad' tie clips. Silver. £ 100 each.
The idea of turning chips – one of the most popular foods in Glasgow – into tie clips arrived from the binge drinking problem in Glasgow. Drunk people eating chips at 4am in the morning is a common sight in Glasgow during weekend.
Models wearing objects from the 'Dear Green Place' collection. On the left: 'Disco button' shirt. Right: 'Glasgow Salad' tie clip and silk handkerchief.
All products were packaged in black boxes with black sleeve and letterpressed words ‘Dear Green Place’ in silver. Once the sleeve is removed the lid of the box with ‘Glasgow Smile’ - a scar - is being revealed.
'Model wearing 'Electronic Tag' bracelet. Silver, pearls andb lack onyx. £ 100. SOLD
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