Visualizing The Invisible
The first floor of the Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck has housed a new Chamber of Wonder since November 2022. Dutch designer Iris van Herpen designed an extraordinary and unique sculpture, Visualizing The Invisible. The larger-than-life glass sculpture that stands at the center of the installation reveals the ghostly contours of a female face. Iris van Herpen uses biomorphism to explore the forces of nature and creates the female form using fine features for this installation. Van Herpen collaborated with glass artist Bernd Weinmayer to create the sculpture. The striped curtain in the background has clouds printed on it while a green laser scans the mask’s fine features and structure. The mirrored floor adds an extra dimension to the installation, aligning with the concept of Visualizing The Invisible.
Iris van Herpen, is one of the most talented and innovative fashion designers of her time. She continuously transcends the boundaries of modern design, and her creations impress audiences on runways and in museums. Her fans include celebrities such as Beyonce, Cate Blanchett, and Lady Gaga. Dutch-born van Herpen is considered a pioneer in using 3D printing processes to design clothing. She believes that fashion is an interdisciplinary language that's dynamic and influenced by different areas such as art, chemistry, dance, physics, architecture, biology, design, and technology.
