Alchemize

Alchemize

Vintage Japanese Obi belt offcuts, Fabric Scraps, Cling wrap

By Ian Sam & Eshton Chua | Co-founders of Syne Studio

(@syne.sg | www.syne.sg)

Artwork Valuation: $588

Ian & Eshton both spent a big part of their journey in design within the fast fashion industry. Intheir experience, they were often troubled by the vast amounts of waste that is created from discarded products in the industry.This forged them on their path to create Syne Studio, their reply and protest to the fashion industry. Starting by sourcing for unwanted and discarded kimonos directly from Japan, they begin by restoring broken pieces, reviving pieces of traditionpassed down through generations. This passion translated into a brand that now constantly seeks to enhance the latent potential of existing and unused materials from the fashion industry.

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Growing up, life often felt like a blank canvas, waiting to be filled with the colours of our dreams and aspirations. For both of us, art and creativity have been passions we’ve cherished from a young age. This blend of passion and drive has come together to create a canvas now bursting with colour—where some areas blend to form new shades, while others thrive in their own unique expressions. Most importantly, this fusion of passions has created our own unique tapestry of art and beauty, representing the journey we’ve taken and the never-ending joy of pursuing our goals as a continuous work of art.

Courtesy of the artists | All proceeds aid underprivileged children from Singapore Red Cross 

Note: There is a 250% tax deduction value on the difference between the winning bid price and the artwork's valuation price.