The Atmospheric reentry collection explores the conditions and forms of the ethereal. Starting from the simple question of what it would feel like to wear a could, Maiko Takeda has created a series of sculptural head/body pieces that blur the boundaries of surrounding space for the wearer and seek to transcend the traditional expectations of headwear. The aesthetic of the collection is inspired by the futuristic mood of sound and imagery taken from Robert Wilson’s 1976 production of Philip Glass’ opera “Einstein on the Beach”, which Maiko saw during its reproduction in London during March 2012