Munich-based Austrian Isabel Haase creates objects, installations, photos. The reference and subtle critique of fashion in Beauties intrigued me and made me curious. Klimator with its use of technology can easily be regarding as a piece of Fashionable Technology. Lucy Orta seems to have been an inspiration. Kouji Hikawa uses climate in many in his projects.
KLIMATOR (2003/07)
Protective suit, fan, two batteries, charger, straps, headgear
In the case of sudden climate change, there is a protective suit. Where
there is strong sunlight and increased warmth outdoors, this light and
comfortable suit can be quickly unfolded and put on. A small fan is
attached to the body of the user with straps and is carried like a
backpack. The device blows air into the suit constantly. The
circulating air cools the body. The fan can be easily switched on or
off with a switch on the sleeve. The headgear offers protection from
the sun with a visor protecting the user's face. The surplus air
escapes from openings in the sleeves, the trousers and the collar. A
charged battery will last several hours. A second charge should be
carried as well.
BEAUTIES (2006)
Photo
An attractive young lady, wearing a classic „little black dress“, sits in a white lounge in the evening. She is relaxed and sips a whiskey. She appears to be waiting for someone, but, she could also be the subject of a fashion shoot. She is wearing extremely high pumps in black. The high heels are pushing her feet forward at such an angle that she can only sit or kneel. Her body, in the black dress, becomes one line with her long legs, in the black tights, and the black shoes.
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