WHY I created this collection
Astrology (and astronomy for that matter) has always fascinated so many of us. Who hasn’t peeked at their daily horoscope in the morning, hoping for “good news”, just to get that extra bounce in our steps for the day or week ahead?
The Astro Gals collection (in silk scarves AND silk wall tapestries) was created to highlight the importance of cherishing our place in this world, and to celebrate milestones. For me, it was also to salute my [partial] transition from fashion design to visual art.
Just as the New Year, every birthday always represents the joy of new beginnings: a chance for a do over if needed, to pursue your dreams and to remember to live life fully!
My Astro Gals are meant to remind you how unique you are and to take the time to celebrate it...With glam and flair ;)
(see the full collection here)
HOW it was created
This was a loooong process!
(Yup, I’m a planner!)
After multiple drafts and a lot of research in character traits and all the different possibilities in visual markers, I must say, I’m pretty “zodiac sign” fluent by now!
Each piece of the collection was initially dawn by hand then illustrated in a mix of watercolors, markers and pencils. They [meticulously] represent each sign by its choice of pose, coloration, hairstyles, unique designed gowns and the choice of background.
FINAL WORD
Although sign specific, you don’t HAVE TO select YOUR astrological sign (I wear LEO all the time but I’m a Taurus ;)
...But it is THE ultimate personalized gift for your BFF, mom or just "to me form me with love"! These are pieces that outlast rapid trend cycles.
...and on a final note:
“The soul of the newly born baby is marked for life by the pattern of the stars at the moment it comes into the world, unconsciously remembers it, and remains sensitive to the return of configurations of a similar kind.”
—Johannes Kepler
I think that’s just lovely!
xx