Allison Pham is interested in contemporary fashion focusing on geometric shapes. She is an aspiring apparel designer.
Artist Statement:
Allison Pham focused on garment creation in the fashion industry effects climate change and the ability of fashion to cause us to “look away”. She was inspired by Aletsch Glacier #4 in the Vanishing Ice exhibit, which examines the fragility of humans without clothes, just like earth without glaciers. The top of the garment was constructed using holographic scare tape to represent ice beginning to break. The ice transitions into the back of the garment that lies on top of black netting. The netting is a representation of a wall that is blocking humans from seeing the destruction of our actions. It is placed underneath the ice to allow the viewers to take notice of the fragility of the ice structures. Allison hopes viewers of her design will reflect upon the importance of glaciers and ice to the earth’s ecosystem, and will encourage individuals to adopt awareness and sustainable practices for a better environment.