Reflections on Lal Batti : this exegesis is submitted to Auckland University of Technology for the degree of a Master of Art and Design, 2007 / Chander Kumar ; supervisors: Welby Ings, Yvonne Stewart.
This project draws on aspects of research into the plight of women prostitutes working in Lal Batti areas of India. The project considers historical, contemporary and personal texts that form the basis of a creative synthesis. This synthesis is manifest in the design of five fabric-based artworks th...
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| Summary: | This project draws on aspects of research into the plight of women prostitutes working in Lal Batti areas of India. The project considers historical, contemporary and personal texts that form the basis of a creative synthesis. This synthesis is manifest in the design of five fabric-based artworks that seek to interpret issues of manipulation, entrapment, belonging, spirituality and demise. The project is located beyond the boundaries of fashion design. However, it involves an artistic fusion of garment construction, fabric and surface treatment. In doing this, the thesis seeks to give 'voice' to a political commentary that reaches beyond commercial uses of garments for display and protection. Author supplied keywords: Fashion and visual art; Indian sex workers; Clothing construction; Red light district; Heuristic methodology. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource Also held in print ( leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm) in Library Special Collections (T 746.92 KUM) in off-campus storage, box 214 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |