Title: Upcycled Elegance: Handcrafted Marvels by Cristala Creations
Location: Philippines; Singapore; Malta
Creative Experience
Cristina Baysac Norris stated: “When I was young, my mother taught me the basics of sewing. It wasn’t until a few years' ago that I started to experiment. I was involved with some pageants in Singapore where I created a few costumes and wearables for some other participants. Most of what I create is experimental and intuitive or inspired by things I see around me. I am, of course, also influenced by my heritage and I am increasingly trying to incorporate aspects of Filipino culture into my creations.”
Sven J Norris stated:
“When I first met Cristina, I was soon made aware of her creative tendencies when an old pair of my jeans disappeared and re-emerged on one of our early dates as a handbag. Since then I have been trying to encourage Cristina to nurture this particular skill which I later learned could be categorised under ‘upcycling’.
Biography and links
Cristina Baysac Norris
In her free time, Cristina enjoys creating and experimenting with her sewing machine and creating upcycled bags, accessories, and wearables. She hopes to nurture this hobby into a venture where people can enjoy her creations.
Sven J Norris
Sven has worked in the design industry since 2000 at various companies and agencies as well as independently, working in the fields of 3D visualization, web development, print, and UI/UX. In addition, he has also accumulated 17 years in higher education, most recently as a member of the faculty for 15 years at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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