SAFE PLACE
“Safe place” is a reinterpretation of kimono dress.
The legs of jeans for the main structure of the dress, Two shirts for inserts that form a perfect symmetry,
Strips of jeans assembled together, which make up the crochet detail on the edges of the dress.
STRENGHT
STRUCTURE
SERENITY
SAFE PLACE
5
Carrure dos
DEJA VU?
Football shirts cut and crocheted for the handles of the bag,
glasses frames used other than for sight; no limit for up-cycling!
POST-APOCALYPSE
INTERLACED ARMOR
GÜLLER, MON AMOUR
A link between roots, present and future: Jute, crochet jewelry, PVC tarpaulins, wire, and geometric shapes.
The collection «Mon amour Güller», tells the story of my grandmother. Many sacrifices hidden under a legendary beauty.
This tale is inspired by a family history, but it is also a reflect of the destinies of the women of Anatolia in the 1960s; an ode to all your sacrifices, strong women.
MEMORIES
ANATOLIA
PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE
PLASTIQUE
ARCHITECTURE
GÜLLER, MON AMOUR
My “almost” freedom, I say “almost” because I think I’ve never been free. However, this is perhaps the period of my life when I could feel the least sadness.
My parents tell me that someone from a nearby village will soon ask my hand. I have not yet to experience anything other than living in our family home. I do not know if I am ready but their choice has been made.
NAÏVETY
Necklace made from crocheted iron wire
P.V.C. Tarpaulin dress
Iron wire
HOPE
GÜLLER, MON AMOUR
“My first disappointment”, my first marriage. My husband betting money on games
My brothers are afraid that he will end up betting on me, so they made the decision to take me back to our father home.
I feel relieved. I was afraid of him, I was tired.
I hope this is not the real way to love. I hope this is not the real way to live.
P.V.C. tarpaulin
Top part of cotton canvas pants
Synthetic Mesh legs
5 gathered pieces
SADNESS
DISILLUSION
Cotton canvas sleeve
6 gathered pieces
GÜLLER, MON AMOUR
‘My hope’ reflects the light and love I felt when I saw the first time Sefer Agha. He is said to be a great man, a politician.
Perhaps I would finally be happy? They told me that he already has two women living under the same house. Well, that is still quite common in our country. So I would only have a religious wedding, it’s not so bad. As long as he loves me.
Necklace made with chains and buttons crocheted
P.V.C Tarpaulin dress
Lace and ribbon
REBIRTH
Asymmetric top
Louis Vuitton deadstock
Bracelet made with chains and buttons crocheted
LOVE
“My prison” is what you are.
Rumours are spreading in the village. It is said that the great Sefer Agha has a third wife, and she is incredibly beautiful. Townspeople gather in front of our house; they try to see me. So you decide to lock me up.
I’m not going out anymore. I forget what it feels like to feel the heat of the sun rays on my skin.
I miss my family, I feel so lonely. Is that love?
JEALOUSY
ribbons, lace, piping
Legs on tarpaulin P.V.C
GÜLLER, MON AMOUR
Top of a Levi’s jeans
Weaving grid
ribbons, lace, piping
PASSIONATE LOVE
PRISON
GÜLLER, MON AMOUR
'My funeral wedding', my return in the ground. Is that living? I leave so early. My life was only sacrifices.
And after all I’ve given you, my love, I’m finally leaving. I promised you a son;
I asked God to give me this life, and to ake mine.
I sacrificed myself for your happiness. Take care of him.
SADNESS
Jute coffee bag sleeve
Blood stains IImitation with acrylic + + binder and Eosine
Bâche souple P.V.C
Curtain veil straps
Top in medical strap
Petticoat made with Jute rope
TRAGÉDY
CANCER
Necklace made with chains and buttons crocheted
CONTACT
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