Hidden Threads: immersive exhibition

16 Church Street,Providence RI 02904

01 May, 2022

Description

Hidden Threads is an immersive exhibition exploring the impact our wardrobes have on the environment and human health. Our natural ecosystems and human societies have suffered in the wake of fast fashion's large footprint. Plastics and other pollutants have pervaded our food webs on land, in the sea, and working conditions for many in the textile industry remain dangerous, undervalued, and unhealthy. We need to radically rethink what we wear and waste, acknowledge makers, and better understand the raw materials that comprise our modern wardrobes. Hidden Threads is an immersive experience inviting you to confront the problems within the textile world and to explore the behavioral changes and innovative solutions we can utilize to build a more sustainable future. This project has been designed by a RISD/Brown Design For America group led by Mary Bibbey and brought to life in partnership with the NGO Around the World in 80 Fabrics and with the help of RISD Professor's Markus Berger, Francesca Liuni, and two RISD graduate students! The Hidden Threads Exhibition is free to attend but donations are much appreciated! Money donated will go directly towards covering exhibition expenses and supporting Around the World in 80 Fabrics and its incredible team continue the work they are doing to build a more sustainable future.