MorPhoTeXTura

Students: lijia Ding, lemeng Shi, Qiyao Wang, Fangyin Wu

Design: Christopher Fischlein, Guan Lee, Daniel Widrig

Theory: Ruby Law

MorphoTextura investigates the interplay between natural materials and traditional weaving techniques. Through an exploration of the lost wax casting technique, we have studied the properties of wax and its role in shaping materials. Using natural materials as cotton, wool, fabric, and rope we have investigated knots and weaves by augmenting 3dimensional patterns. The wax is re-introduced to act as a binder to enhance the stability of the pattern, before the material is cast as metal, transforming the soft material into sturdy metal, while maintaining its visual properties. MorphoTextura connects textures, crafts, and materials, bridging traditional practices and digital technologies.