EXHIBITION ::: YING GAO, FIVE WAYS TO TELL A STORY ABOUT FASHION 

January 17 - March 1, 2009 
plug.in
Basel, Switzerland

Canadian fashion designer Ying Gao, born in China (*1973), playfully explores the aesthetic potential at the interface of fashion, art and technology. She uses software to conceptually develop ingenious patterns, and subtly infuses interactive technology into some of her garments. These garments appear vivid, ephemeral and fluid in shape: one of the dresses vibrantly unfolds when triggered by a ray of light. Another one breathes gently as it is touched by a gust of air. All the while Ying Gao's garments tell stories about themselves, and about fashion. 

Five collections by Ying Gao that tell a story about fashion in five original ways are presented at [plug.in], in her first solo exhibition outside of Canada. Curated by Céline Studer, in collaboration with Doris Gassert. With thanks to Sabine Seymour. http://www.iplugin.org