THEY HAVE AWOKEN

‘They Have Awoken’ is a continuation of the ongoing narrative about The Zone, which is the home and foundation of all of my work. This collection introduces the people who live within The Zone. Inspired by the Cossack people of Ukraine, who lived centuries ago, historical and cultural references are used throughout. More specifically, I researched and studied the Zaporozhian Cossacks and traditional Ukrainian Culture. The music for the show is a tribute to the Ukrainian Kobzar / Musician – Vasyl Zhdankin who recently passed away 2 years ago. When I first discovered him a few months ago, his voice had an immensely powerful affect on me. During the making of the collection, I would always have his music on in the background. I was inspired by him due to the fact that he dedicated his life to playing and singing music. ‘They Have Awoken’ is an ongoing project for an indefinite amount of time. It will be a culmination of the unconstrained growth that keeps on persisting. This collection is only the introduction to the people who live within The Zone.

RONINSCAR – THEY HAVE AWOKEN

They Have Awoken is my graduate collection that describes a group of people who were thought to be long gone but have now reappeared within The Zone. They were awoken through a Warrior’s Prayer. These people have come to reclaim and inhabit The Zone. Echoes of their past come forth. A fall fog approaches before winter consumes. Inspired by the Cossack people of Ukraine, historical and cultural references are explored through the lens of RoninScar. This collection focuses on texture, silhouette, and color.

These 3 looks and following photography / video were done for my final design course at University. It will be expanded upon through paintings, film, photography and a fashion show in August 2021. They Have Awoken is an ongoing project for an indefinite amount of time.

THEY HAVE AWOKEN

RONINSCAR – THEY HAVE AWOKEN

THEY HAVE AWOKEN VIDEOS

THEY HAVE AWOKEN PHOTOGRAPHY