Carousel, Gracjana Siewert, Shenzhen 2018 MakeFashion Edu

Gracjana Siewert, grade 8, took inspiration from Polish legend Lajkonik to form her piece, Carousel. With a pre-existing interest in art, Grace took the opportunity to incorporate tech elements and simple machines to create an aurora of magic. Her creation is reminiscent of her childhood in Poland and her friends there. “I think Fashion is great. I can express myself. I can design, decorate, and invent the most beautiful creations.” Creating and presenting projects to larger audiences has provided opportunities for her to continue building her confidence as a creator and find likeminded people to collaborate with.