2023
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CURRENTS

This look visualizes the way water would flow around and morph into a human body, similar to the eroded carving of canyons by river currents.

VORONOI

Set on top of a modern recreation of a 17th century stay pattern-turned-bodysuit, this large skirt frame was inspired by the curtain-like fruiting body of the Ileodictyon cibarium fungi.

BLOOMS

Inspired by the growth patterns of bracket fungi, this dress utilized a variety of scaled flounces and gathered drapes to recreate a fractal “bloom” distribution.

TOPOGRAPHY

Constructed with patterns derived from topographic maps of the Blue Ridge mountains, a location dear to my childhood. Each panel was created with strategic seaming to allow for maximum movement, enhancing the dynamic fractal patterns.

LILYPADS

Laser cut from 4mm wool felt sheets, these branching motifs are derived from lilypad vascular systems.

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MORGAN CARDWELL

MORGANELISECARDWELL
@GMAIL.COM