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Bag 

[4] bucket hat is a watermelon bag
A ski bag
A rib-knit three-hole balaclava
A sock is a bag
A bag (also known regionally as a sack) is a common tool in the form of a non-rigid container, typically made of cloth, leather, paper, or plastic. [1]
Throughout the development of human civilization, bags have been a vibe that goes with people’s outfits. 

As highlighted in project1 by PPP (possibly probably perhaps), the fundamental purpose of a bag is in a saturn return. No matter how symbolic it can be, a bag is scientifically and etymologically to complete the action of “carrying” and is given definition by this purpose. [2]

Their shapes will be the prompts.  Their methods of use and wear will be decided by their owners. [3]Stamped words on packages from PPP project1.

This is the example list of bags in different forms:
  •     A ski bag is a bag because it was invented to carry skis. 
  •     A bucket hat is a bag because it fits exactly a watermelon. [4]
  •     A pizza box is a bag because it can be used to carry loose paper sheets. 
  •     A balaclava is a bag because it holds a head. 
  •     A sock is a bag because it wraps feet and protects them from rubbing. 

PPP: Bags as Soft Containers

In the modern world, bags are now reinterpreted as a form of soft containers by PPP in their first project, which is to say, PPP rethinks the boundary between bag and soft container. They hand-made a few explanatory objects to actualize the reinterpretations during the past few months. 

1. everything is baggable - chair[5]
1.a. 
1.b.
1.c.





[5] BTS from PPP project1 subproject2, set designed by Zhu

2. bag is supposed to be protective of what is inside
2.a
2.b





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3. the shape will be the prompt





[5] BTS from PPP project1 subproject2, set designed by Zhu
4. bag is a statement, consecrated, mysterious, but also mundane.   
4.a.
4.b.
[5] BTS from PPP project1 subproject2, set designed by Zhu

History

As given suggestive definition by PPP, bags ought to be as soft containers - “their shapes will be the prompts; their methods of use and wear will be decided by their owners” [3]. A few of historical evidences are listed below to illustrate this idea.
1. Airsickness Bag is Art
image downloaded from Air Sickness Bag Virtual Museum
Barf bag collecting, also whimsically known as "airsickness bag collecting," is a niche example of aeronautical memorabilia, where enthusiasts gather and trade the often-overlooked disposable bags provided on airplanes for motion sickness. These unassuming artifacts, adorned with airline logos, quirky designs, and sometimes even limited-edition artwork, have attracted a small but dedicated community of collectors.
Among the notable collectors is Steven J. Silberberg, who has amassed thousands of bags from around the globe. It led him to found "Airsickness Bags Virtual Museum" during 1987. The passion of such hobbyists have transformed what was once a utilitarian item into a curiously collectible piece of aviation design history. [5]

2. Oakley Snakes
On April 6th, 2024, snakes were discovered in an Oakley sunglasses bag hidden in a passenger’s pants at a checkpoint in Miami International Airport. Till this day, the relationship between the passenger and the snakes remains unclear. [6]image source: post by @TSA_Gulf on X\
Start your repurpose journey with an Oakley sunglAsses bag! link to buy  

3. Bags can save lives: Doomsday Bag of Survivalists  
what can be expected to find in a Doomsday Bag
Among the subculture of survivalists or “preppers,” one of their most prevalent hobbies is the creation of a perfect “Doomsday Bag,” or “Bug-out Bag”, which is usually meticulously packed with survival necessities, food, or tools, intended to sustain a person’s survival in extreme conditions for as long as possible. 
Numerous forums and blogs are dedicated to comparisons of their bag contents.
Click to check out a professional Bug-out Bag online forum.



See Also


References/Credits

  • 3. packaging of PPP project1

  • 1. Bag. Wikipedia.
  • 2. Adapted from PPP project1 Manifesto. Shi, Kristopher Yizhen. Mai, Beatrice.
  • 3. Stamped words on packaging of PPP project1. Shi, Kristopher Yizhen. 
  • 4. Bucket Hat as Watermelon holder from PPP debut series. Photography by Zhu.
  • 5. Sets from PPP project1 subproject2. Set designed by Zhu
6. *PPP_project1_sub1_Wikipppedia Credit* Fashion Designer: Shi, Kristopher Yizhen.  Creative Direction: Shi, Kristopher Yizhen. ‘History’ writing by Mai, Beatrice. 



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