Using upcycled garments, each piece is remixed through random prompts drawn from a custom deck of cards. This chance-driven process reflects on sustainability and the butterfly effect—showing how reuse can lead to entirely new forms and stories.
I explained this project and then asked AI to generate commands to pick from:
Here are some randomized commands that you could use for your project:
Cut diagonally – Make a diagonal cut across the garment, then mix and match fabrics from different pieces.
Reverse direction – Flip the garment inside out and incorporate visible seams or interior details.
Add unexpected material – Introduce a completely different material (e.g., denim with silk or plastic) into the design.
Layer over another piece – Take fabric from one garment and use it to layer or cover a section of another.
Turn into a patchwork – Cut the garment into square or irregular patches and reassemble them in a new configuration.
Scrap one piece entirely – Remove one piece of the garment and replace it with fabric from another.
Asymmetry – Modify the garment to create an intentional imbalance in design, focusing on one side.
prof. van dyk lewis
