From the fabric of social awareness
Fashion designer and artist shows how climate change inspires her creations, hoping others will become more eco-friendly and follow suit, Cheng Yuezhu reports.
"This piece is about ocean pollution caused by human consumption. Even in the depths of the Mariana Trench, plastic particles can be found. The tragic conditions of marine creatures are worrying," Liang says.
The creative process spanned from 2021 to 2025, during which she combined her techniques in garment making — designing, shaping and sewing — with her thoughts and feelings.
By using a striking red hue and several dozen kilograms of cables, the piece is her call for redemption and salvation, and it serves as a warning.
"When I created it, I communicated with the whale sharks through my heart. It was like my flesh and soul became tangled with the layered materials when I was sewing them," Liang says.
"Some viewers told me that they feel swallowed by its visual intensity. This is what I wanted to express. Not only does the audience empathize with the piece, but our lives are essentially one."
