From an early age on, trauma teaches us to suppress our feelings and build an invisible barrier to the world surrounding us. This facade serves as self-protection to skillfully ward off invaders of personal spaces and borders. Seemingly happy and carefree, but often vulnerable and isolated.
In this collection, Max Menschhorn explores social protection mechanisms and translates them into a cross-over between physical environment and wearable soft sculptures.
Fluffy teddy plush, soft knitted and terry fabrics in playful, organic shapes envelop the body. Pastel colors such as baby blue and mint green further emphasize the toy-like silhouettes and disguise the fact that this is a suit of armor to lull others into a false sense of security. A role that we play.
Elements flowing into one another expand the body and create surreal proportions. Stuffed and padded, they invite us to cuddle and yet keep us at a distance.
