Follow the fascinating trajectory of sea silk transformation through history and modern art pieces
The history and analysis of the sea silk production process have been comprehensively documented on film for the first time. This significant project sheds light on a remarkable craft that has largely gone unnoticed.
The knowledge of sea silk has faded countless times, taking its history with it. This is evident in the numerous misconceptions that have arisen and continue to spread. By documenting this truth, we hope to ensure that the fascinating reality of sea silk is not forgotten in the future.
The raw material for this collection originates from Franciska Brilli and has been shaped by Mihaela Martinac, creating the largest sea silk collection in the world. This collection represents a rich cultural heritage transformed into beautiful objects. It serves as a silent reminder of the priceless loss occurring in our seas.
Fashion design is the art of pushing materials to and beyond their limits, merging the impossible. For me, textiles represent a playground of unlimited possibilities where I play, dance, and sing using needles and threads.
This might be the last opportunity for anyone to work with sea silk. Recent studies indicate a massive mortality of Pinna nobilis, threatening the species’ survival in its natural habitat due to parasites and mycobacteria. Biologists are striving to protect the species, and we are now more aware of the detrimental impact of exploiting natural resources on certain species.
It is a great honor that this material has chosen me to explore it, create new designs, and pass its story to future generations.
Since the beginning, I knew these pieces had to showcase a range of skills, from crocheting and knitting to embroidery, while also considering their transformative and multifunctional properties. This is the essence of the project: timeless creations that live with us and outlive us, their uniqueness akin to the most precious heirlooms, like jewelry.
The creations presented here encourage everyone to think about protecting our planet and its limited resources and to reflect on the magic of the Mediterranean as it once was.
Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Vienna, Austria
Film Premiere, Exhibition, Open Panel, and Press Conference
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