The shape of
water
SCULPTURE
Each sculpture is a mesmerizing piece of art, a one-of-a-kind creation capturing a fleeting moment of nature's grace. The ethereal beauty of flowing water is meticulously crafted using a heat gun to mold plexiglass into fluid, organic shapes that seem to dance with life. This intricate process demands weeks of dedication and artistic finesse, resulting in sculptures that exude a timeless elegance and creative sophistication.
the shape of water
the shape of water
WEARABLE ART
This ethereal sculpture embodies the organic movement of flowing water, transcending traditional fashion boundaries to become a mesmerizing piece of wearable art. Each delicate curve and flowing contour of this sculptural masterpiece is an homage to the organic movement of water, a true fusion of art and fashion that captures attention and imagination.
about
the artist
Innovation and experimentation are integral to Hillary Sampliner’s artistic creations. Serving as a design assistant to Iris van Herpen during the developmental stages of her career significantly impacted Hillary’s creative vision. The deep-rooted influence of biomimicry and the allure of organic forms pervades through her aesthetic and design philosophy. Having amassed a wealth of experience in fashion design for renowned corporate entities, Hillary recently rekindled a fervent dedication to the realm of artistic expression.
The Process
3D printing:
poseidon
a wearable exoskeleton
Title
Poseidon
Year Created
2014
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.
CONTACT
for custom inquiries & collaborations.
h.sampliner@gmail.com
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