Metamorphosis Unisex Premium Sweatshirt

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.

 

Rock a classic sweatshirt silhouette with ribbed crew neck, long sleeve cuffs, and a flat hem. Layer it up or wear it on its own for a contemporary streetwear look. With the soft fleece inside and comfortable fit, it’s sure to become your favorite everyday sweater right away!

• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

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