'Valeska Jasso Collado chose an unusual combination of materials to create bold shapes reminiscent of furniture from the 1980s Milan-based design movement lead by designer Ettore Sottsass. "I love the geometric forms." Using sheets of foam as the base material, Jasso Collado stuck on layers of latex in different colours. "I chose foam because it would make the voluminous but clean shapes I had in mind possible," she said. "It also meant I didn't have to build any kind of frame or stuffing which are more common methods to create volume for garments." The resulting oversized garments create a range of geometric silhouettes. One top formed from a circular section of speckled material curved up to cover the lower half of the face, with holes for arms to slot through the front.Elements such as chunky pieces of flecked multicoloured foam were pinned to the garments with steel screws and chrome washers. Some pieces were edged and streaked with lines of latex in contrasting colours. The bright colours and smooth glossy textures were influence by the work of ceramic artist Ben Feiss. Jasso Collado admitted that the garments aren't particularly wearable in their current state, but hopes to adapt the fabrication techniques for accessories. "I don't think latex and foam are the most comfortable materials to wear unless it is a rainy winter day," she said. "I will carry on with fabrication sampling and change some of the shapes too. I'd also like to make some big bags. I'm really looking forward to that."' - Taken from Dezeen Magazine.
