KRATER
Welcome to KRATER, pronounced "KRAH-TER" – a vessel where imagination transcends itself. We stand as an artistic incubator, fearlessly challenging the conventional fashion landscape by embracing the harmonious intersection of sustainable fashion design, performance art, and electronic music. At KRATER, we champion a collective of artists and designers who not only embrace intersectionality but redefine it, defying norms and purposefully blurring the lines between fashion and art. Our mission is clear – to compel all to perceive creativity not as a static concept but as a dynamic and transformative force.
Intersectional artists within our realm navigate the intricate landscape of social identities, recognizing the interconnected nature of race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, socio-economic status, and disability among others within their creative expression. These creators adopt a multidisciplinary approach in their artistic practices, seamlessly weaving together sustainable fashion design, and performance art transcending traditional boundaries. Through their works, they reflect the kaleidoscope of the human experience, amplifying voices often muted in mainstream narratives. Their art is a resonant tool for social commentary, illuminating the complex intersections of identity and fostering a dialogue that catalyzes empathy and societal transformation.
Our event proudly stands as a cost-free platform for creatives. Establishing this platform during New York Fashion Week is not just a choice; it is a declaration. It is a vital step towards championing inclusivity and diversity, a deliberate move to eliminate financial barriers and ensure equal opportunities for talented designers from marginalized backgrounds. This initiative signifies more than a positive shift; it is a seismic change towards a fashion landscape that is equitable, representative, and fiercely rejecting historical exclusivity. As a self-produced event, we depend on our community to breathe life into our vision, with ticket sales directly fueling the realization of our event. This underscores the collaborative effort required to bring forth our collective vision, supporting designers and artists in turning their creative dreams into a vibrant reality. In KRATER, we find not just an event but a living testament to the transformative power of unity and creative expression.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KRATER
The symposium, traditionally understood as a festive gathering, held a prominent place in Greek society, particularly in Athens. Vase depictions spanning a century reveal the central role of wine, women, and song in these gatherings. However, the symposium's true significance lies in its function as an institution that fostered citizen engagement, facilitated business transactions, and, as Plato's dialogues elucidate, encouraged serious discourse.
At the heart of the symposium, an indispensable element was the vase used to dilute wine with water and serve it to participants.
In the realm of black-figure vase painting before the late sixth century B.C., large and intricate kraters often featured mythological imagery. Notably, this particular krater holds exceptional importance as one of the earliest to portray wine, women, and song, albeit in a mythological guise.
Drawing inspiration from this vessel, we have chosen to name our event KRATER, symbolizing an artistic incubator or vessel where sustainable fashion design, electronic music, and performance art harmoniously converge. It embodies an artistic incubator where imagination transcends its own boundaries, mirroring the transformative power of the symposium and its impact on society.
