What is the meaning behind the sound of a smashing plate, or a woman cutting up the tulle under her skirt? The complex allegories are explored in Weina Li’s (BFA Fashion Design) solo exhibition entitled “A Piece of Red Cloth,” now on view at the Academy’s 688 Sutter Gallery (688 Sutter Street) through September 28, 2018.
Li raises the bar in her exploration of fashion as art, including visually striking fashion film produced in collaboration with Academy alumnus in BFA Photography Kai Wai Wong. It showcases an interpretive dance performance by the artist Guyphytsy Aldalai. Four original looks on display were inspired by the series of political events across China from 1966-1976, which are globally known as Chinese “Cultural Revolution.” Symbolism runs deep across the mediums Li employes, as she pushes boundaries both culturally and artistically.
Director: Kai Wai Wong
Producer & Fashion: Weina Li
Featuring: Guyphytsy Aldalai
Make up & hair artist: Elena Martinez
Camera operator: Ziwei Tian
Fashion Assistant: Yisha Xu
Music: Nouveaunoise
Text by Faith Ripoli, BA Fashion Journalism
