THE SELECTS X CAVA LIFE Debut "Covered"
A Capsule Collection and Installation
NOVEMBER 4 - 22, 2019
THE SELECTS
(62 GREENE STREET, NEW YORK, NY )
The Selects’ roster of talent of ten up-and-coming Korean fashion designers, as well as a selection of emerging artists represented by CAVA, an art commerce group the supports young Korean artists, have created a capsule of unique items that thoughtfully explore the concept of packaging -- or “covering” -- and the social and environmental impact of both the materials and the process.
On November 4th, the installation debuting the capsule will launch via a private cocktail reception at The Selects, located at 62 Greene Street in Soho, New York City. Following the opening event, the exhibition will open to the public -- and will remain open through November 22nd.
Visitors are encouraged to experience and interact with the collections at the exhibition. A micro-website, designed as an audio and visual guide to the experience, has been created to assist in walking visitors through the space, providing additional information on the designers, artists, and products.
The capsule features a series of items that are both functional and accessible. Items on view at the “Covered” installation will also be available for purchase, both at the exhibition and online (http://ca-va.city/)
The Selects x CAVA LIFE exhibition has three components: The Art Pieces, The Digital Snack and The Bojagi.
THE ART PIECES
The ten fashion designers from The Selects, as well as eight CAVA artists, from different cultures and backgrounds in design, art, photography, architecture and music, have worked under the concept of "covering," creating a series of unique art pieces.
ARTISTS include: dpgp78 (Jihwan Kim and Sungsig Min), Jaden Cho, Jamyung Koo, Min Ha Park in collaboration with Junu Ahn, OKEH, Ram Han, and Welcome Records.
THE SELECTS: 10 Korean Fashion Designers
Tae Yong Ko (Beyond Closet) – Tae Young Ko has designed a jacket constructed with food packaging materials used for US military rations.
Jina Um & Byungmun Seo (Bmuette) – The designers have created a collaborative series called “Sounds” – graphic images by Melt mirror, which have been printed out on t-shirt and then vacuum-packed.
Ji Hyun Hwang & Sung Jun Cho (Hidden Forest Market) – The design duo have created a garment bag covered by excess materials from the Spring-Summer 2020 collection.
Hye Young Shin (Wnderkammer) – Hye Young Shin created a travel-themed bag, crafted using bubble wrap, for protecting things most fragile.
Dong Ho Ha (SWBD) – Dong Ho Ha has created a garment bag, for covering one’s most precious garments, featuring motifs from the SWBD Spring-Summer 2020 collection.
Chung Chung Lee (Lie) – Chung Chung Lee has created a wearable garment bag, emphasizing his masterful tailoring.
Seunghee Lee (Leyii) – Seunghee Lee has created a shoe case / travel kit constructed from fabrics and PVC materials.
Kathleen Kye (Kye) – Kye has created a hand embellished cowboy hat, as well as a series of embroidered face masks/scarves which conceals the wearer’s face.
Noah Nam (Nohant) – Noah Nam has created a series of cushions constructed out of current season sweaters and knitwear.
Hwan Heo (Heohwan Simulation) – Hwan Heo has created a one of a kind jacket, covered with poured-on silicon
THE DIGITAL SNACK
The digital snack zone lets visitors buy 22 digital works from a vending machine, including the sound works from musicians and video files created by video artists. The vending machine carries a variety of “digital snacks” – which, when purchased, reveal the download codes for the sound/video files.
THE BOJAGI
The Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth commonly made from silk or ramie. Folklore suggests that Koreans believed that wrapping an object protected and brought good luck. Although a seemingly simple square fabric, Bojagi can be used to wrap things, or used as a bag or scarf. A collection of 15 artists, including painters, graphic designers and photographers, have had their work printed on a collection of Bojagi for the event.
ABOUT
THE SELECTS
The Selects represents the top ten up-and-coming Korean designers and provides them with maximum exposure in the U.S. market. This initiative goes beyond fashion and will encompass Korean Creative Content in general. The Selects space in Soho hosts special events, pop-up stores, artistic collaborations, exhibitions and more. With the combined mission of promoting Korea’s fashion talent while also creating a vibrant “go-to” location to experience Korean culture in NYC, this initiate is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).
CAVA
CAVA, an art commerce group bringing together young Korean artists that explores new artistic collaboration through technical innovation and works with over 96 select artists, who work in various medium. The work of the artists is available for purchase at CAVA’s online selects shop (www.ca-va.life).