Trace of Love

“Trace of Love” is a collection that reflects on the lasting impact of love, subtle, often unseen marks left on our hearts and throughout our journeys. The places where love once existed hold memories of emotions, words, and gestures that do not fade; they evolve, deepening in meaning over time. These traces often emerge in non-verbal forms, shaping us in ways that transcend the visible. The people and moments we've loved remain with us, quietly influencing our thoughts and actions. We often find ourselves recalling small, familiar details, like a scent or a lingering warmth, that remind us how these past connections continue to shape our present. Ultimately, these silent, hidden traces are the most enduring way love resonates in our lives.

The collection begins with the process of creating ceramics that capture these traces of love. Soft ceramic clay is gently embraced by two people, and through the warmth and pressure of their shared gesture, the clay naturally transforms in form. This intimate act of a loving embrace leaves behind organic curves and subtle impressions on the surface. Both the process and the resulting ceramic pieces serve as the central inspiration for the collection.

Each piece reflects gestures of intimacy, such as embracing, leaning, and holding, translated into draped silhouettes, wrapped forms, and curved seams. Fabrics were carefully selected to evoke warmth and softness, mirroring the emotional depth of love's lingering presence. Through the quiet dialogue between body and garment, "Trace of Love" invites the wearer to experience memory, intimacy, and connection in their most poetic form.