Metamorphosis Minimalist Backpack

Artist Note:
Metamorphosis tells the story of becoming one's full self. I was particularly drawn to this project due to my own experiences in life. As a teenager and young adult, I experienced bouts of depression and have scars on my arms to remind me of those days. While they might not be traditionally viewed as beautiful, they remind me that I survived and show me my internal strength. Flash forward to the middle of 2020, and I became a mother. This was an amazing change for me but also a difficult one. I went from being a weightlifter in the best shape of my life to not being able to use the gym due to lockdown and preparing to bring my first child into the world with a very small support system around me. Turns out that people don't flock to spend time with pregnant women in the middle of a pandemic (who knew?!). After an emergency C-section, I was tasked with rediscovering the body that had become a stranger. Stretch marks, scars, and a pouch right above my c-section scar was all I could see when I looked in the mirror. I've had to relearn how to love my own body- and it's an ongoing journey. I have learned that this metamorphosis wasn't damaging and disempowering; rather, it is a beautiful part of the human experience. Looking at my scars now, I see a story of someone that survived depression, brought a human into this world during a pandemic, and didn't shy away from having surgery fully awake in order to save my child's life. How freaking badass is that? These scars are beautiful; these scars make me a warrior. 

 

For more of Staci Dabson's art, check out her website: SN Dabson Art.

 

If you feel like you're carrying half of your belongings with you at all times, this backpack is for you! It has a spacious inside compartment (with a pocket for your laptop), and a hidden back pocket for safekeeping your most valuable items.

• Made from 100% polyester
• Fabric weight: 9.56 oz/yd² (325 g/m²), weight may vary by 5%
• Dimensions: 16.1″ (41 cm) in height, 12.2″ (31 cm) in width, and 5.5″ (14 cm) in diameter
• Capacity: 5.3 gallons (20 l)
• Max weight: 44 lbs (20 kg)
• Water-resistant material
• Large inside pocket with a separate pocket for a 15” laptop, a hidden pocket with zipper on the back of the bag
• Top zipper has 2 sliders, and there are zipper pullers attached to each slider
• Silky lining, piped inside hems, and a soft mesh back
• Padded ergonomic bag straps from polyester with plastic strap regulators
• Blank product components sourced from China