Main Project Plans and Inspirations

While I have never actively curated an aesthetic of my own before I have tried to come up with an aesthetic that fits me, I have asked some friends for what they think because I struggled to come up with an aesthetic to describe me. My good friend Gweg said that this is the aesthetic he thinks fits me “you have a thrift goat mixed with light old soul” aesthetic, I took this as a major compliment and I think it does fit me pretty well. I thrift pretty much all of my clothes and haven’t bought anything new in at least a few years. I also do love old things in general, I think they have such a unique charm to them that makes a space, or person feel homey and well lived. Once I had this pointer I started exploring more what this aesthetic could mean and where it might originate from. For me this aesthetic is defined as the use of predominantly second hand clothing, décor, and items, these can be sourced from thrift stores, antique stores, estate sales, whatever really, just not buying new is the biggest requirement, and antiques or vintage is second most important.

I wouldn’t really say this super draws on any major 20th century design movements but if I had to pick one it would be post modernism as this aesthetic strays away from preconceived notions of art or design and is more of a hodgepodge of things. I would say the main thing that contributed to me having a touch of this aesthetic is the fact I grew up in rural Massachusetts in a 200+ year old home, this alongside the fact my parents loved antiquing, and garage sales etc. so I was always present in these places browsing for trinkets and odds and ends.

While I haven’t fully settled on an final project yet, and therefore haven’t also fully decided on an aesthetic, I do think I will probably follow a similar vein to the vibe I currently give off. I can at least confidently say I will not be making anything that has a modernist aesthetic that is for sure.

References:

Figure 1: https://www.olympusproperty.com/apartments/id/meridian/olympus-at-ten-mile/blog/find-treasures-at-meridian-antique-stores

Figure 2: https://personal-aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Eco_Thrift_Store