LIRIO VERA ALVA: DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION
It is my deepest wish for you to join me on a journey of Storytelling All The Way Down:
In a modern world filled with overt meanings, we must treasure the in-between: Designs where every piece tells a story and every symbol, metaphor, and pattern is a celebration of life, love, and meaning.
Peruvian-born Designer set on Storytelling All The Way Down.
In my heart, there lies a commitment to celebrating the vibrant heritage of Peru while pushing the boundaries of contemporary fashion. I am Lirio, a recent VCUARTS Graduate, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to my craft, intentionally and with meaning.
My designs are not just garments or drawings; they are narratives that weave together my homeland's stories, colors, and textures, imbuing them with the richness of multinational languages, like floriography [flower language]. Each of my pieces aim to reflect my deep appreciation for diverse cultures, landscapes, and traditions, re-imagined through a modern lens, all while addressing the interesting conflict of being two-cultured.
NEWS AND UPDATES:
AGUAYMANTIS and Eyes on Her, Updating:
Hello! I am very excited to announce that the pages for my two latest projects, AGUAYMANTIS and Eyes on Her, are underway!! Please be on the lookout for their full completion. There will also be an updated, written Bio for all prior projects.
AGUAYMANTIS is a textile design project telling the tale of my late grandmother, her struggles with beauty, and a play of parallel between two curious pieces of nature.
Eyes on Her, an indigo-based project, was done in collaboration with traditional dyers of the Dogon people, from Mali. It was an incredible experience, and a visual essay on womanhood and the roles we allow ourselves to play.
Both sites will be up and expanded in the coming weeks! Please reach out with any questions.
CONTACT:
Lirio Vera Alva is available to contact via email, phone, or through Squarespace itself. Please reach out with any queries!