Embrace of Transformation: The Intersection of Floral Art and Female Identity

Flowers have the power to carry emotions, memories, and identity. In this moment, they are the product of passion—warm gradient tulips and purple chrysanthemums, paired with black velvet roses, evoking the hues of the night. They symbolize the transformation of a young woman and the intense collision of a relationship. They are splashes of emotion, surging like blood, morphing into cascading amaranth in deep dusty pink tones. These elements intertwine with deconstructed, vintage-inspired garments and the lingering wildness of a red car body, crafting a rich visual landscape that speaks to the embrace and call of post-millennial artists.

The role of contemporary Asian women is at a pivotal point of redefinition, particularly within the discourse of the post-millennial era. They navigate the tension between societal expectations, marriage, and personal autonomy. In this body of work, flowers are more than mere decoration— they are a statement, symbolizing growth, struggle, and rebirth. Dark velvet roses and gradient tulips interlace, mirroring the journey of women as they navigate relationships and societal pressures, embodying both elegance and sharp resilience. The fragmented garment structures and the fluid drape of amaranth respond to the constraints imposed by marriage and societal norms on women’s bodies and behaviors. Yet, within the remnants of wildness and defiance, a new generation of women is reclaiming their own definitions of self. This project is not just a convergence of fashion and art but also a reflection on societal shifts.

ART DIRECTION & FLORAL SET DESIGN TWEE MOLAR
PHOTOGRAPHY ZHIYI YEH
STYLING YI-CHEN YEN
MODELS WEI-HSI LEE, NED LIN
HAIR & MAKE-UP SHU-I HSU
NAILS SHYNWENHARN, HANNA HSI
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT CHIN TING TING
ASSISTANTS LYLY CHEN, GUEIHAN HU

WEARING DIESEL, MELTED POTATO, PILLOW WALK