Triptych One: The Isle

The first part of my thesis is about a fictional community of women 
who have a special bond with magical rabbits. It focuses on craft-making, 
community between women, as well as the process of making and unmaking.

The ritual of unmaking.

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2. The Cradle 
The process of making something from start to finish: 
harvesting, spinning wool into yarn, and creating a knit piece. 
There is order and harmony on the Isle.

The restoration and vulnerability of deep, meaningful 
connections. I was inspired by my mother’s stories about 
Dongbei bath houses.

Triptych Two: The Enemy

The second part of my thesis is about an outside enemy force coming to hunt 
and kill the rabbits to sell their fur for a profit.  It explores themes of capitalism 
and colonialism, as well as resource use and abuse of the environment.

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4. Transgression

The introduction of the enemies. The concept 
of the enemy was inspired partially by colonialism, 
and their armor references conquistador armor.

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5. Grave

The processing of the rabbit pelts and the disposal 
of the bodies. A violent, chaotic, and wasteful use of resources.

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6. Tempest

The demise of the enemy. They have disrupted 
the natural balance by hunting the rabbits, but nature 
is ultimately their downfall. Inspired by climate change.

Below is the process of “Unraveling.” These images show the inital sketches, 
the separate assets used to collage the final pieces, the piece in different 
stages, the physical processes layered into the digital processes.

Below are images from my thesis panels and the supplementary materials 
I designed to support my presentations and panel.