Madison Wright

Traces & Remains explores the tragedy of abandoned spaces by transforming the wearer into a living statue, restricted by the weight and scale of the piece. The project aims to evoke empathy for forgotten places and objects, like gravestones and ancient monuments, while celebrating the beauty found in their slow reclamation by nature. Research spanned sculpture, decay, body adornment, and organic forms. The final piece is constructed from found rusted steel rebar, twisted wires, and real ivy - materials tied to urban neglect. Though visually aggressive and heavy, its symmetry and radial structure offer a sense of calm, creating a powerful narrative of erosion and rebirth.