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Shienny Karwita Tailan - Mimosa (2013)
Shienny Karwita Tailan - Mimosa (2013)

Mimosa (2013)

Shienny Karwita Tailan, Singapore

 

 

Description

Mimosa is a kinetic dress that reacts upon input from the touch sensor at waist area. It is inspired by Mimosa pudica, also known as sensitive plant, sleepy plant, or touch-me-not. It is a plant where the leaves fold inwards when touched and able to open again.

 

Medium

  • Fabrics – two-tone sateen and interfacing
  • Mechanic – servo motor, Conductive fabric and thread, Acrylic glass

 

Image credits

Shienny Karwita Tailan