As a designer and artist, my work in the fashion and textile space is deeply influenced by the themes of nature, biomimicry and technological advancements. I am captivated by the potential of unconventional materials, including living plants, soil, wood shavings, bubble wrap, electronics, 3D-printed components, and acrylic sheets, to redefine the boundaries of fashion and express conceptual narratives.

In my installation “Plasticity,” I sought to challenge the normalized use of plastic (polyester) in everyday fashion. By pushing this material to its extreme, I created corset-like bodices from acrylic plastic sheets, transforming them into fluid wearable art. The pieces were laser-cut and heat-formed on a dress form, sculpted to follow the curves of the female figure. The rapid heat-forming process yielded unique results for each bodice – some conformed perfectly, while others bubbled and pulled away, giving rise to wavy, fluid forms that defy the conventional characteristics of plastic as firm, static, and rigid. These bodices float in space, evoking a futuristic, dream-like ambiance. The project invites viewers to think critically about the materials being used in fashion. It presents plastic as a medium to be used sparingly for one of a kind art pieces rather than mass-produced fashion.

Plasticity is the winner in People’s Choice: Favourite Window Installation in DesignTO Festival 2025.
Location: Storm Horse Tattoo, Toronto, ON
Photography: Pasky Media