Surface Research Spring '24 - Furry Glasses Top
Approx. 5 in. x 11 in. x 7in.
The goal of this project was to produce artwork that explored composition. For this piece, I chose to experiment with composition by creating a garment based on something that is not usually worn as clothing. I used cardboard to create a pair of glasses and then covered it in orange furry fabric.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Black Draped Knit Dress
Waist 33.5 in. x Length Approx. 45 in.
This is a 2.5 ft. long rectangular piece of fabric draped into a beautiful flowy slit skirt. Due to the slight sheerness of the fabric, the skirt represents the combination of the element's opacity and translucency. Where the fabric is draped heavily it is nearly opaque, but where there is only one layer of fabric the skirt is translucent.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Lokta Paper-Mache Corset
Bust 36.5 in 24’ x Waist 28 in. Length Approx.
This piece explores translucency by being constructed out of translucent decorative Lokta paper. I used the paper-mache method to drape the corset on the mannequin. The translucency of the paper and the paper itself creates a delicate quality to the piece.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Inverted Art Graphic Tank Top
Size Youth Medium
When you wear this piece and look in the mirror you will see “art” spelled out correctly. This piece of wearable artwork represents that art can be seen in everything that exists depending on one's perspective. I specifically put this graphic on a tank top because tank tops are not usually shown in an outfit. Having the graphic on a garment that is not usually shown further represents the meaning that art exists everywhere.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Fabric Ace Card
17 in. x 14in
This was the first piece I created for Art Foundations. I used a piece of muslin and jacket lining to create a fabric playing card that was inspired by one of my peers. The red silk squares are sewn using the frayed thread directly from the muslin piece.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Hand-sewn Rose
Approx. 4 in x 4 in
I disassembled multiple real roses and sewed them back together to create one large rose. As time continued, the rose slowly died, this represents how love ironically evolves between two people. Please read the artist's statement for more information.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Rose Artist Statement
8.5 in. x 11 in.
Surface Research Spring '24 - Clear Balaclava Hood
Approx. 18 in x 12 in
This piece experiments with the composition of thread by getting rid of it completely. To create this hood I used heat instead of thread to join the pieces of fabric together. The plastic composition of the fabric allowed it to melt under an iron.
