Noam Welz, a Düsseldorf fashion designer, redefines clothing as an artistic expression rather than mere utility. His standout creation, "Shape of consumption," integrates thousands of discarded receipts into a sculptural garment. This piece embodies his critique of consumerism, emphasizing the abundance of waste generated by society. By employing partially obscured QR codes, Welz metaphorically represents how we disconnect from the implications of our consumption habits. The work is as much a commentary on culture and responsibility as it is a wearable art piece, urging a collective introspection on our consumption practices.
For Noam Welz, fashion is a physical form of commentary, a surface for emotion, provocation, and social reflection.
The resulting garment is not a traditional fashion item, but it is entirely wearable... the weight of meaning it carries - consumption made physical.
Consumption is ignored, outsourced, denied - and yet it lies at the root of many global crises: climate change, waste pollution, resource exploitation.
Each receipt is a record, each slip a trace. The work gives form to our blind consumption, urging a deeper awareness.
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