Donghan Li

The juxtaposition between stillness and movement, sharpness and softness. Within this exploration, I took a deep dive into the duality of my own identity, contemplating between staying still or running away.

Military-inspired garments that typically convey notions of constraint and immobility was manipulated with soft lines and movements. Physicality, a symbol of youth, was infused into the patterns. I breathe new life into these garments, offering them a new perspective.

Through hand-tailoring, a craft that I became obsessed with, I capture and document the conflict that unfolds during my journey. The repetitive and almost mechanical motions of tailoring have transformed into rituals that hold great significance for me. I wish to find peace and enlightenment in every stitch.