Chimera emerges from the fragmented landscapes of memory, where dreams and nightmares collide in strange, theatrical forms. Shaped by the vivid distortions of childhood imagination—and touched by the curious logic and iconography of classical fairytales—the project weaves together elements of absurdism, surrealism, and noir-inspired cinema. Influenced by the sharp silhouettes and bold aesthetics of 1960s fashion, Chimera explores the coexistence of opposites: elegance and grotesque, beauty against absurdity. Its visual world unfolds in a renaissance-inspired palette, shaped by asymmetrical forms and hints of brutalist design. Garments are integral to my process, sourced sustainably or created by designers.

 

The title Chimera carries layered meanings: a mythological monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail; a biological organism composed of genetically distinct cells; a distant, unattainable dream; and a grotesque creation of the imagination. These definitions reflect the essence of the project—a space where contradictions coexist. Chimera resists definition, shifting between beauty and horror, reality and illusion, mirroring its exploration of memory, identity, and the surreal logic of the subconscious.