Mingna Hu

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  • Forming Silk I
    • Introduction
    • Pleating
    • Shrinking
    • Curling
    • Shrinking and Felting
  • Forming Silk II
    • Introduction
    • Natural Elasticity I
    • Natural Elasticity II
    • Natural Elasticity III
    • Non Origami
  • SELF-FORMING
    • Tublar Forms
    • Flat Forms
  • ART to USE
  • Contact
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    • Home
    • About
    • Forming Silk I
      • Introduction
      • Pleating
      • Shrinking
      • Curling
      • Shrinking and Felting
    • Forming Silk II
      • Introduction
      • Natural Elasticity I
      • Natural Elasticity II
      • Natural Elasticity III
      • Non Origami
    • SELF-FORMING
      • Tublar Forms
      • Flat Forms
    • ART to USE
    • Contact

Mingna Hu

Mingna HuMingna HuMingna Hu
  • Home
  • About
  • Forming Silk I
    • Introduction
    • Pleating
    • Shrinking
    • Curling
    • Shrinking and Felting
  • Forming Silk II
    • Introduction
    • Natural Elasticity I
    • Natural Elasticity II
    • Natural Elasticity III
    • Non Origami
  • SELF-FORMING
    • Tublar Forms
    • Flat Forms
  • ART to USE
  • Contact

Forming Silk II / Natural Elasticity III - Pleating

A woman dressed in a black and white outfit poses confidently against a plain background.

This work demonstrates the combination of twist energy and structural constraints created natural pleats and elastic deformation without manual manipulation. 

* High-twist Silk, Cotton  / Jacquard Weave

Close-up of a weaving loom creating a patterned fabric with green and gray threads.
Close-up of a green and black striped woven fabric with fringes.
Textured black scarf with green and white ruched fabric design.
Long dress with green and white striped pattern and black accents.


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