Title of Abstract
The Possibilities of Thread: Past and Present
Session Title
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Faculty Mentor
Kelly Ozust, MFA
College
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Theatre & Dance
Abstract
We interact with textiles in so many ways: a grandmother's carefully crafted quilt, the sweater knit by a close friend, a little girl's dress hand sewn from a beloved pattern. These cherished items are contrasted by the fast fashion we are accustomed to in our modern lives. This choreographic research explores the juxtaposition of old and new, cherished and convenience goods. The movement material was invented in collaboration with the students using improvisation, conversations about personal textiles, working with actual fabrics, and narrative story-telling.
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
The Possibilities of Thread: Past and Present
We interact with textiles in so many ways: a grandmother's carefully crafted quilt, the sweater knit by a close friend, a little girl's dress hand sewn from a beloved pattern. These cherished items are contrasted by the fast fashion we are accustomed to in our modern lives. This choreographic research explores the juxtaposition of old and new, cherished and convenience goods. The movement material was invented in collaboration with the students using improvisation, conversations about personal textiles, working with actual fabrics, and narrative story-telling.
