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Creative Design: Undergraduate

Tasukete

Authors
  • Ashley Rougeaux-Burnes (Texas Tech University)
  • Lianna Deluna (Texas Tech University)

Abstract

Tasukete is a cry for help meant to communicate the emotions trapped within sexual assault victims in Japan who are unable to speak up for fear of being ignored. The design is inspired by the traditional Japanese kimono but is reconfigured to contain symbolism of loss, imprisonment, shock, desperation, fear, and suffocation meant to be evoked within the beholder. The process of the design started with a love and knowledge of the Japanese culture and language and became a passion project for the designer who learned to sympathize and be a voice for the victims. Tasukete involves elements of surface design and manipulation that include calligraphy and burning and utilizes mixed media artforms such as laser cutting and paper mâché mask making.

Keywords: sexual violence, laser cutting, surface design

How to Cite:

Rougeaux-Burnes, A. & Deluna, L., (2025) “Tasukete”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18922

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Published on
2025-01-23

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