We have all had the experience of buying a dapper new hat, wearing it with pride, and having our friends side-eye us with a dripping, “Well, that’s a look.” But what if you rolled in to your local maker space wearing a ginormous hat made out of paper? That is a look, and we’re here for it. See more from COLOSSAL:
Artist Asya Kozina is known for her elaborate paper wigs that soar into the air with scenes of miniature metropolises and various botanical frills, coils, and pleats. Referencing the ominous tale of the Flying Dutchman, Kozina’s latest collection transports wearers to the sea with fleets of ships that sail across the cut-and-folded headdresses. The legend states that seeing the vessel portends imminent danger, a sense of mystery and hazard the artist juxtaposes with blossoming botanicals and butterflies full of life.
Kozina is based in Ukraine, and in a note…
