Production and Consumption

This work explores the history of silk production, overlapping the life cycles of the moths that produce silk (Bombyx mori) and eat silk (Tineola bisselliella). Dozens of silkworms, hand-knit from silk chenille, are scattered on a silk nightgown, while embroidered details on French toile draw attention to clothing worn by the figures. To replicate a museum aesthetic, the works are displayed in antique display cabinets and tables.