Mi Abuela Cubana

Abstract: This work started with a journey to Cubain 2008 and is homage to the city of Havanaand its working-class residents. Thecollection is a collage of an image of aninterior in an old, abandoned castle anda mosaic tile from a street in Havana.Materials are carefully sourced to representthe history and present of the citybut also to give suggestions for the future.Worn and torn furniture materialshave been used in contrast to more new andshiny. Since the Habaneros are experts increating out of the existing most part ofthe collecion is either reconstructed,repaired or reproductions of the old.The result is a collection containinghistorical insinuations as well as ideasfor the future. The garments are bothshowpieces as well as more wearable.