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SWATI GUPTA
Multidisciplinary Designer | Artist
World of Wearable Art 2010
Fashion & Costumes
Twins Space — A Wearable Dialogue on Identity and Connection- showcased at Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Awards Show in New Zealand, 2010
Image provided by Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW)
Concept and Curiosity
Twins Space is a wearable art piece created in 2010 and showcased at the prestigious Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Awards Show in New Zealand. The work stems from a deep curiosity about identity, particularly how it is experienced by individuals who are constantly perceived as part of a pair. What happens when two people share a space—visually, emotionally, and socially—and how do they express individuality within that bond?
This costume is a physical interpretation of those questions. It invites viewers to reflect on dual identity, interdependence, and the invisible boundaries between "me" and "we".
Photo Credit: Shweta Sukhani
Design and Materials
The costume was created for two models and designed to fit both simultaneously. The two are connected by strings and layers of material that restrict or allow movement depending on how they interact. The materials used included foam, fabric, and plastic sheets, chosen for their flexibility and sculptural qualities.
Each costume was hand-stitched with multiple layers, making the creation process both time-intensive and meditative. Special attention was given to wearability—how the garment could accommodate two bodies in motion while visually representing closeness, tension, and independence.
Image provided by Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW)
Inspiration and Influence
Visually and conceptually, Twins Space draws inspiration from Ossip Zadkine’s sculpture “Twins” (1967). His abstract form work—marked by a fusion of figures—was central to imagining how two forms could be both merged and distinct.
Photo Credit: Wiki Art
Recognition
“Twins Space” received media attention in The Times of India and Hindustan Times. The project became a platform for both conceptual and technical experimentation, highlighting how wearable art can translate complex human experiences into powerful, performative expressions.
Photo Credit: Hindustan Times, & Times of India
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