Dear Shaded Viewers,
In the world of Jack Irving it is not simply about threading needles or sketching silhouettes; it’s about stitching the very fabric of the future with the threads of technology, art, and avant-garde fashion. In an electric fusion that could only be described as both genius and slightly mad, On|Off presents a collaboration that seems to have been dreamt up in the most fantastical corners of the imagination: a partnership with Jack Irving, a name synonymous with the kind of wearable art that makes the line between fashion and sculpture not just blurred but entirely nonexistent.
The setting? Spitalfields E1, but not as we know it. Imagine, if you will, an abandoned power plant, lost and submerged in the depths of the ocean, now playing host to an event that feels more like the discovery of Atlantis than a fashion showcase. This subterranean aquatic underworld is not just a backdrop; it’s a narrative, a silent storyteller of a world where electromagnetic energy and the relentless sea have conspired to birth new life forms. These aren’t your garden-variety mermaids or the clichéd monsters of the deep. No, these are hybrid alien entities, born of a fusion so potent it could only be described as cosmic alchemy.
And amidst this eerie, pulsating environment, where the air crackles with the static of electric radio waves, Irving unveils his pièce de résistance: three inflatable alien creations that seem to have swum straight out of the abyss. Cloaked in aqua hues with splashes of chrome, they reflect not just light but the very energy that birthed them, rotating on platforms as if caught in a dance with the unseen forces that surround them. A fourth model emerges, not of flesh and blood but as an AI-created creature, its essence captured in a hologram that spins with endless mystery.
Jack Irving, stands as a beacon of innovation in the fashion world. His work is more than just a collection of designs; it’s a bold declaration of the future of fashion. Through his visionary use of materials, technology, and narrative, Irving invites us into a world where the lines between the human and the surreal are entirely reimagined. In his hands, fashion becomes a gateway to new worlds, new stories, and new possibilities, proving once again that in the realm of the imagination, there are no limits.
Jack Irving doesn’t simply push boundaries he obliterates them. With the integration of cutting-edge technology like advanced video projection and holographic systems, Irving is crafting not just garments, but experiences. It’s an immersive journey that melds the tactile with the digital, inviting us to not just observe but to step into a realm where the future of fashion is being forged in the crucible of innovation. He is also not just talented but a lovely human too.
Later,
Leticia Dare
