Definition: (noun) 1. a literary, musical, or artistic piece consisting wholly or chiefly of motifs or techniques borrowed from one or more sources. 2. a work of art that mixes styles, materials, etc.
“PASTICHE”
the creation of something familiar, yet unique and of its own.
Pastiche ties various crafts, histories, and techniques together to create a style with the intent of mythologizing oneself.
The self that cannot be reproduced for mass consumption or social media, but rather a product of one’s personal environment, cultures, and landscape.
Communal and skilled artistry is valued over mass production.
The Myths
The “Swan”
Zeus presented himself as a Swan to seduce Leda, who would become the Spartan queen in a tale that represents divine intervention and the forces of change.
The “Selkie”
Half seal, half human; The Selkie is a shapeshifting creature from Celtic Mythology that represents the free-natured spirit of women that cannot be tamed.
The “Lady of The Winds”
Guabancex, or Lady of the Winds, is a Taino goddess who conjured storms across the Caribbean islands in a show of furious power.
the Team
Credits
Creative Director: Kiley Shae Walter
Technical Director: Quiran Antonio Shorey
Stylists: Kiley Shae Walter & Quiran Antonio Shorey
Makeup Artist: Tyler Mervine
Primary Photographer: Maximus Adamson
Secondary Photographer(s) : Kai Whalen
Location Scout: Quiran Antonio Shorey
Casting Directors:
Kiley Shae Walter & QuiranAntonio Shorey
Clothes Sourcing Manager: Kiley Shae Walter