Post card, a sketch by Yordan Mihalev – 001

Yordan Mihalev (Bulgaria)

“I expect the the designs that I present to the viewer are expected to represent the unique Balkan experience of sacrificing your individuality for the greater good or the conflict between being an individual and serving your kin in the most traditional way / fulfilling your familial duties and securing the successful continuation of the family name.

The cooler that I chose for this collection is black and more so the nuances of black. The way a sole black material reflects light and the experience of having to get close enough to see how the materials interact on the pieces. The intimacy required to experience the pieces is akin to the closeness that traps you within the traditional role of heir.”