Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp by Reba Dilbert

Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp by Reba Dilbert is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Silwer in Uitvoerende Kunste, Verhoog, Styl en Dekorontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerUitvoerende Kunste· 2021

Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp

by Reba Dilbert

Client: Reba Dilbert

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Uitvoerende Kunste Category

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The Design

About Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp

Woman in Power is 'n karnavalkostuum wat geskep is om die krag van vroue te verteenwoordig. Die kostuum vorm 'n waaieragtige vorm wat met vere versier is en as 'n statement-stuk gedra word. Die pienk en pers kleure verwys na die wêreldwye simbole van borskanker- en huishoudelike geweld-bewustheid. Die geboetseerde struktuur word met metaaldraad geraam en met 'n spesiale tegniek saamgebind, dan bedek met stowwe soos spandeks en kant en afgerond met paillette en ander versierings. Woman in Power is heeltemal met die hand gemaak as 'n huldeblyk aan oorlewendes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Woman in Power Kostuumontwerp is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This design represents the designer's story, highlighting a woman's ability to take the pain and challenges and turn it into art to inspire other women. The piece is designed by a self-taught woman, who reflects the symbolism of women's power and strength.
Tags: Costume, Carnival, Cayman, Women Empowerment,
Production Technology: This design was handmade from scratch, using a combination of various fabrics such as spandex, lace, and other embellishments such as sequins. The foundation that created the sculpted piece is framed with metal wire and bonded using a special technique.
Design Challenge: The most challenging design element is the time and effort to sculpt the design with the metal wire. This took extensive time to carve, frame, and secure before the fabric base could be applied. But the hardest challenge was the mental aspect of converting a dark personal story into a design that is uplifting and vibrant design.
Research: Design by a self-taught designer from the Cayman Islands who utilizes visualization to map and conceptualize the design. This particular design stems from a personal story that is retold in a manner to represent all women. Additionally, there was research using a combination of internet search and discussions to find the best way to create a representation that could speak to the combination of domestic abuse and breast cancer
Inspiration: This design pays homage to women's battles, specifically those who are breast cancer survivors and abuse. The combination of colors is taken from the global representation of breast cancer and domestic abuse – pink and purple. The design creates a fan-like shape adorned with feathers to create a statement piece representing women's ability to stand strong, stand tall, and overcome the physical and emotional battles associated with breast cancer and domestic abuse.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2018 and was completed in Dec 2019 in the Cayman Islands

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