ANIMA MUNDI
Anima Mundi, a latin term which stands for World’s Soul, is the divine essence pervading all things, every being is born from its separation. Drawing inspiration from Dante Alighieri’s spiritual journey in the Divina Commedia and the esoteric paintings of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, the collection reflects on the states of consciousness that every being can experience across many lives. Through the process of recognizing and transcending these states, the true self unravels, allowing one’s universal reconnection with Anima Mundi. Each outfit represents a step further along the journey of reconnection.
Shot by: Riccardo Scalfo
*Milano Moda Graduate 2023
I was selected by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion as one of the best fashion students from italian universities to showcase my collection at Palazzo Reale during Milano Fashion week 2023
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*your ego
Your Ego it's the starting point of the journey, living in a dark and painful place where hope is destroyed by attachment behaviors and self-destructive thoughts. Identification with the ego prevents one from seeing things as they truly are, perpetuating the cycle and keeping the fire alive.
*the mistress
The Mistress is a magnetic figure who weaves herself into love with the same strength and danger as the tempting serpent. It's inspired by the tragic lovers Paolo and Francesca from Dante's Divine Comedy.
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*the old sage
The Old Sage has overcome his fears, learned about life and its mysteries. It is said that when the student is ready he shows up. He lives in the most hostile environments without worrying because a mysterious horse named Epoh protects him.
*rider of light
The Rider of Light is a humble messenger the cube he carries is full of light and love which he spreads through the chaos of the city. He' s a protector from darkness and a symbol of hope in motion.
*inner child
Inner Child is not just a memory is a spiritual figure, an earthly angel. It is said that he likes to play inside each of us helping to return to the sacred core of the self — where softness is power and innocence becomes protection.
*being of light
Reaching the endless spiral of the journey, the Being of Light appears. It is a glimpse of intense light where everything becomes clear, all senses are awakened, and the true self is finally recognized. What remains is beyond words and imagination.
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