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Leftover

Embroidery with fashion waste -  threads and yarns

Various objects

Started 2012 as a response to the prevalence of disposable culture, LEFTOVER emerges as a demonstration to the transience of objects and emotions alike. Utilizing upcycled fashion waste, I unveil the potential of both organic and non-organic materials to embody sustainability based on their purpose and lifespan.

 

Amid today's pervasive emphasis on appearance, the concept of sustainability gains momentum, aiming to counteract the rampant consumerism. As production accelerates, we face the imminent depletion of raw materials, leaving behind a trail of waste. LEFTOVER serves as a rallying call, urging future generations to embrace environmental stewardship through mindful consumer behavior.

 

Drawing from my background within the fashion industry, bridging London and Hanoi, I turned against the industry's ecological footprint. My journey began in 2012 when I collected discarded yarns and threads, which ignited a pursuit to repurpose materials otherwise destined for disposal. Over time, the project evolved, gaining new dimensions with the support of Goethe Institute and IFA, culminating in the Pure Gold showcase. Here, my mission extends beyond creation to compelling corporations toward waste reduction and the promotion of responsible consumption habits.

Leftover 1

2012

Exhibited in “Pure Gold – Upcycled! Upgraded!” (2019) at Heritage Space, Hanoi, Vietnam

More about Pure Gold Exhibition

Leftover 2 and 3

2012

Various size

The old new

2018

Old coat, found threads, based on old Vietnamese traditional folk painting

130 x 60 x 30 cm

Exhibited in “Pure Gold – Upcycled! Upgraded!” (2019) at Heritage Space, Hanoi, Vietnam

Featured in Hoạ Sắc Việt - Vietnamese Colors and Patterns Originated from Hàng Trống painting

Merging an old coat, throw-away threads and a forgotten Vietnamese folk painting to create a new soft sculpture. .

Model: My 82-year-old grandma

Photographers: Mi Alpha and Miên

Overheated

2022 - Leftover series
Found nylon yarn, mica

100 x 120cm

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