illuminate.

a collection of work inspired by the work of outsider artists.

event opening: may 12, 2017

the event opening, textile language, allowed for a unique opportunity to use time-lapse photography to document how people moved through the space. 

music: Fleet Foxes "The Cascades" from Helplessness Blues 2011

a walk through of pieces from the exhibition

you can see photos and descriptions of the pieces below. 

music: Fleet Foxes "Battery Kinzie" from Helplessness Blues 2011

get your UV flashlights ready! this thesis show used phosphorescent color, light, and texture to engage and impress the audience. 

bacterial jacquard fabrics

exploration into bioluminescence began with treating jacquard fabric with a broth of e. coli bacteria with Green Fluorescent Protein spliced into its DNA. 

composites and electrospun textiles

composites and electrospun fabrics used chemical phosphorescence to create a glow with great movement and interactivity

fiber optic hand woven fabrics

utilizing fiber optic materials incorporated into hand woven fabrics to create dynamic glowing textiles

knit fabric with conductive yarns and sequin leds

a pursuit of glowing wearable textiles pushing knit fabrics to hold conductive filaments and sequin LEDs