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Eternal Preservation

Ella Rydon

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Based in Anguilla, I’ve traveled to 33 countries. My work reflects my nomadic lifestyle, sharing personal experiences and niche fascinations. I gravitate toward expressing ideas through texture and color, capturing the essence of my journey. I will be progressing to BA Textile Design at Central Saint Martins.

Based in Anguilla, I’ve traveled to 33 countries. My work reflects my nomadic lifestyle, sharing ...

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Inspired by my travels and the many cultures I've encountered, I became fascinated by the diverse ways societies preserve the dead each shaped by distinct beliefs about death and the afterlife.

From sacred mummification to artistic taxidermy, these rituals both honor the deceased and preserve their stories. The contrast between finely woven textiles, delicate knits, and the inevitable decay of time reveals the fragile yet enduring imprint of human history.

Final work

overview straight foward position of garment
angled shoot of garment
detail shot of garment
  • slideshow of personal photos taken of garment in different positions
  • crouched over position
  • angled sleepy eye glance

Research and process

  • collage of preservatives and textiles
  • knit sample and drawings
  • body collages
  • body collages with muse and research
  • development with color
  • final development

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Eternal Preservation

Inspired by my travels and the many cultures I've encountered, I became fascinated by the diverse ways societies preserve the dead each shaped by distinct beliefs about death and the afterlife.From sacred mummification to artistic taxidermy, these rituals both honor the...

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