Kari Thor Barry

Silly images have been a part of human history for a long time, from frivolous and exaggerated cave paintings to whimsical and funny animated comics like the Looney Toons or well-thought-out political satire like the modern editorial cartoon. Cartoons have a very particular aesthetic, partly thanks to the use of caricature ie the act of mocking, imitation and exaggerated physical appearances. They are something I have enjoyed since I was a child and an art form I have been wanting to draw inspiration from in my schoolwork for a while. My project's aim is to explore the origin and unique aesthetic of cartoons as a framework for storytelling and specifically, how this aesthetic can be translated effectively into the world of fashion. 

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Images of caricature have been a part of human history for a long time, from frivolous and exaggerated cave paintings to whimsical and funny cartoons such as Looney Toons and elaborate political caricatures full of contemporary satire and mockery. Caricatures have a very specific aesthetic, and are something I have enjoyed since I was a child and an art form that I have long wanted to draw design inspiration from. My project is about investigating the origins and symbolism of caricatures and their unique aesthetics, and in particular how the narrative techniques of political caricature can be used to effectively transfer this unique aesthetic into the world of fashion.  

Runway photos: Eygló Gísladóttir
Lookbook photos: Berglaug Petra Garðarsdóttir
Photos from the collection: Sisters Lumière