PROJECT M3 (Man Made Man)
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 and seams.
Soft Volume Structure obtained through tight micro pleating sewn on and off grain to create volume supported by air and motion instead of boning and horsehair braid.
Medium
Cotton Organdy and Muslin
Date Completed
May 2025
Perma-Pleats Study
Exploring permanent set pleats on polyester fabric manipulation to contort around the body in place of seams and/or darts. The pleated single panel bodice pattern without side seams allows for smooth shaping of the body without interruption.
Medium
Gray Midweight Polyester
Date Completed
December 2025
Sandy
Bodice and skirt ensemble, consisting of 15+ individually hand sewn origami fortune tellers. I created this as an homage to my early childhood as origami had been my first introduction to the arts. In elementary school I would fold an assortment of traditional and original origami forms to sell and trade kids for their snacks during lunch. I created ‘Sandy’ to remind myself to never lose my childish spirit and to hold onto the things that bring me childlike joy and wonder.
Medium
Satin, organza, and chiffon
Date Completed
March 2025
Bare (mens)
I wanted to explore the idea of being naked, exposed, and bare without the use of sheer textiles. Exploring how to encapsulate this feeling of vulnerability and being exposed without using nudity, instead opting for textiles and colors that share skin-like qualities along with textiles that traditionally exist close to the skin.
Medium
Clay dyed cotton canvas, ribbed cotton, safety pins.
Date Completed
April-May 2025
Bare (womens)
Medium
Knitted silk
Date Completed
April-May 2025
Configuration A
Constructed to be worn reversible, front to back or back to front!
Configuration B
Everything is… green?
I created this look with a “green screen-green” textile to be worn and superimposed in front of a green screen edited backdrop to explore the relationship between an individuals clothing choices and their environment. With this work I am exploring how the garments we wear inform ourselves and others about the environments we may either originate from or currently reside in.
Medium
Sports jersey mesh
Orignal audio
Date Completed
May 2025
