Joana Vasconcelos was commissioned by Dior to produce a unique site-specific installation in the Jardin des Tuileries.
In a special collaboration with the French House of Dior and using 20 fabrics from the Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 collection, Joana Vasconcelos has created a monumental site-specific textile structure for the show, entitled Valkyrie Miss Dior.
Entirely handcrafted, the artwork measures approximately 24 metres long and seven metres tall, weighing more than a ton. Metamorphic in shape, it is composed of a central nucleus with multiple tentacular arms hanging from the ceiling, through which the models walk wearing the season's creations, in a dialogue between floral patterns, colour and light. The shine of the silk and the elegance of the organza contrast with a multiplicity of textures, the exuberance of the prints and the richness of the details: intricate crochet elements, meticulous embroidery and a feast of ornaments, such as sequins, braids, tassels and hundreds of LED lights, which simulate an effect of vibration.
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