Strata
A capsule collection of Fall/Winter garments constructed in layers and modular elements, to allow for versatility and multiple functionality. Inspired by the geology found in the Great Lakes, geometric designs stylize and warm the body, echoing the unique formations of the regional bedrock. All garments were handmade…
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EnWrap
A capsule collection of warm and comfortable garments designed to wrap the body during the cold months. Each piece is made with a single piece of fabric, which is folded like origami and sewn in strategic places to create volume and definition.
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A Seed, Inside a Heart, Inside a Dress, Inside a Grave, Inside a Shelter, Inside Water
When does life begin? When does it end? Centered around grieving, this multi-layered work taps into Mexican death folklore, particularly the belief that Monarch butterflies embody the deceased. The site’s abundant milkweed plants (Monarch’s food) serve as the main graphic and thematic element. The fragility of life…
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Crafting the Future
At the “Crafting the Future” workshop, part of DEAF (Dutch Electronic Arts Festival) in Rotterdam, I embarked on a creative journey with a group of design professionals from Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands and Germany. The two-day workshop introduced me to 3d printing (a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a…
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Negotiating the Divide
A movement study created in response to the thread & cement installations by Fae Young-Scherling, on display in Atwater Place as part of McBride’s site-based installation showcase About Space. Garments by Alicia Marván. Choreography by Heidi Diaz. Sculpture by Fae Young-Scherling. At Heidi McBride Gallery, Portland, OR. Duration: 20 minutes.
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Alicia Marván 