You describe a number of your pieces as ‘fashion artefacts’. How do you imagine these items to function if they ’re not utilised as fashion accessories? These artefacts are made to be worn, but they have a different aesthetic quality when removed from the body and exhibited in a gallery space. It’s not really a question of “function” but rather a different kind of visual expression these objects acquire as separate artworks. On the other hand, you wear them on your body and you may become an artwork yourself. Sensuality and sexualisation seem to be a recurrent theme in your work, from your ‘Unhuman’ collection, inspired by erotica and futuristic apparel, to the recent ‘Animal’ which deals with sensuality, strength and power. Why do these themes appeal to you? Do cultural ideals of sexuality inspire your practise? I love sex and I can’t hide it ;) But it’s all about power, isn’t it? My recent jewellery piece commissioned for Selling Sex exhibition at SHOWStudio in London was a life-size cast of my own lips in brass.
A pair of lips you can’t kiss and can’t talk to either. That was fun. You have recently experimented with the possibilities of fashion film. What was it that attracted you to working with this media? Is this an area you would like to pursue? Yes, I am planning a follow-up film for the ‘Animal’ collection. I love film because it obviously combines all arts together, image, sound, text, movement. It is a great way to showcase an artwork but also a way to ‘expand’ it. I believe in the power of image because I make things to be seen. Excluding other fashion designers, where do you find your main sources of inspiration lie? Are you inspired by other sculptors or find yourself more interested in the things around you? I love symmetry. It reflects beauty and perfection. How do you see your creativity and your work progressing in the future? Continuing to push my own boundaries. www.anarajcevic.com