wearable art & design
using unconventional materials like 3D printing, fishing nets, and plexiglass, Hillary Sampliner makes art for the human body.
Exuvia
neptune’s
revenge
the shape of
water
the process of melting, manipulating, and sculpting liquified plexiglass takes time and a vision for its final form.
the shape of water
sculpture
3d printED:
POSEIDON
a wearable exoskeleton
Taking inspiration from biomimicry, this piece was produced using laser sintering technology in one single piece. The unique mesh structure resembles chainmail covered in scales. Each scale is shaped to resemble shark skin and designed to move individually on a hinge, providing the wearer with flexibility in movement despite the rigid material composition.
Poseidon was designed as part of a computational fashion masters at NYU in partnership with Eyebeam and Shapeways. First displayed at New York Fashion Week in 2014 the piece then made its way to Dutch Design Week and several other exhibitions around the globe.
september 2014
IRIS VAN HERPEN
As an atelier designer at Iris van Herpen in 2013 Hillary was responsible for pattern drafting, draping, digital and laser cut projects.
mary katrantzou
As a product developer at Mary Katrantzou in 2013 Hillary was an integral part of designing both the ready to wear and runway collections.
HILLARY SAMPLINER
Designer collections by Hillary Sampliner.