Man-made-man or “Project M3” is a visual representation of the intersection between augmentation, anatomy, and autonomy. Examining how continued augmentation to one’s physical anatomy affects their understanding of intrinsic autonomy. Our modern technology allows for physical augmentations that completely reconstruct one’s identity. Begging to ask if everyone can become anyone, were we ever truly in possession of an intrinsic autonomy? 

Was I meant to be the fateful way I am now from the very beginning? 

Or am I a messy twisted amalgamation of my experiences?

• 360+ Shibori Micro-Pintuck Pleats Individually sewn Micro-Pintuck Pleats on organdy at ¼” evenly spaced ⅛” apart, each pleat gather stitched by hand then Shibori dyed. 

• 161+ Bias Cut Channels Individually bias cut strips of black and red dyed muslin ranging from ½” to ⅛”, edge stitched and turned inside out to create channels

• “APOC Patterning” Creating volume through the fabric manipulation allowing for minimal darts/seams, instead opting for twists and turns.

• Soft Volume Structure obtained through tight micro pleating on and off grain to create volume supported by air and movement instead of boning and horsehair braid.