how to be graceful under pressure

6 months ago, I started sketching this design. I was mesmerised by the ethereal grace of the venus girdle jellyfish, and videos of deep sea creatures which are adapted to the cold, darkness, and immense pressure of the twilight zone. At the same time I was learning about laminar flow water fountains, which use high pressure and restriction to organise turbulent water so that it looks still, like glass. My aunt found a wedding dress on the side of the road, and gave it to me for fabric. Instead of purchasing new fabric, I had to make do with existing seam lines and panels of organza - just enough challenge to induce flow state. The elastic, interwoven with beads, holds the pants and top to my body, so the rest of the fabric can float around me. These little points of restriction are a love letter to corsets, which I enjoy wearing to practice grace in my body and mind. Odalisque sewing pattern: https://www.sashii.com.au/l/odalisque The Silver Thread playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJMyJ45Wif1m5pYs4IPPGV7C5dk5zp7sK&si=PLBXnYA8DKkA4Z4U