Tomorrow was Inspiration: Kevin Germanier x Ram2isflat x James Cao
One studio is anchored in Paris, where every day Kevin Germanier meticulously crafts exquisite and incredibly elaborate haute couture designs, while the other is set in an industrial building in Hong Kong, where Ram2 persistently reimagines, questions, and explores the possibilities of new forms and functions through 3D sculpture.
Sculpture & 4D Interactive Experience: Tomorrow Was Inspiration
One studio is anchored in Paris, where every day Kevin Germanier meticulously crafts exquisite and incredibly elaborate haute couture designs, while the other is set in an industrial building in Hong Kong, where Ram2 persistently reimagines, questions, and explores the possibilities of new forms and functions through 3D sculpture.
Yet, despite their geographical separation and inhabiting in two disparate worlds, they weave together a natural aesthetic connection. Their shared fascination with “”dangerous beauty”” embodies an unsettling allure—a blend of perilous and charming, fierce yet slightly endearing—that informs one of the concepts of the exhibition, Tomorrow Was Inspiration.
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“The future serves as an indelible reflection of the past. Actions taken leave long shadows in our present. Yet, within this darkness lies an urgent desire to seize the future—a burden that often feels heavy, as if one is being dragged back, blinded by uncertainty. The act of embracing oneself and covering the face encapsulates this disquiet, mirroring our anxieties as we confront the unknown.”
“However, amidst danger and despair, a survival instinct awakens a fervour and hope that illuminate the vitality of existence. This beauty becomes a wellspring of inspiration, guiding the next steps toward the future. The artists pursue this sense of urgency, evoking a call to embrace the future with grace and resilience.”
FabriX proudly invites digital art pioneer James Cao to unveil the ground-breaking 4DV.ai high-tech scanning programme as part of this collaboration. This innovation elevates the audience’s experience, allowing them to interact with and explore the intricate details of haute couture masterpieces through on-site iPads, bridging the gap between artistry and technology.
Designer Kevin Germanier x Sculptor Ram2isflat (feat. Digital Technologist James Cao)
Known as the mastermind behind over 120 strikingly-designed costumes showcased at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Swiss designer Kevin Germanier’s approach centres on meticulous craftsmanship, intricate detailing, and a bold haute couture sensibility.
His designs—which embrace a bold, futuristic utopian aesthetic, characterised by sculptural jackets, glitter-strewn dresses and sharply spliced skirts—were made famous in 2015 when he featured discarded beads sourced from Hong Kong in his work,a concept that won him the 2015 Redress Award. Germanier’s creations balance whimsy and ingenuity, transforming upcycled materials into wearable art with arresting precision.
Hong Kong-based contemporary artist Ram2 effortlessly navigates the intersection of oil painting and experimental sculpture, drawing heavy inspiration from popular culture and the smartphone-driven, social media-centric world of Gen Z. By embracing the digital space as his creative playground, Ram2 crafts striking digital aesthetics that resonate with our hyperconnected reality.
He is fascinated by the correlation between form and function, exploring how unconventional forms can take on unexpected roles, challenging his own aesthetic boundaries. Earlier this year, his bold yet intricate 3D-printed accessories gained global recognition when K-pop sensation NewJeans wore them on stage at ComplexCon Hong Kong.
Cao Yuxi, the visual effects director for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony, is an astute practitioner of new media art based between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Known for his multifaceted body of work, Cao’s practice spans sound visualisation installations, live performances, creative coding, data visualisation, and contemporary art that uses artificial intelligence as an artistic tool. His public art, created through lighting, projection, and digital media, highlights his role as a trailblazer in the digital art world.
Ram2isfalt "Tomorrow was_____" Metalook Collection
Credit
Technical Team: 4DV.ai
Makeup Artist: Jin Ming
Model: Fu Qingyuan
Model Agency: Eucaly Model Management
