From Right to Left is a modular wall system that explores how pleating, materiality, and light can transform a two-dimensional woven surface into a sculptural, dynamic experience. The project was born from a fascination with how natural forms, light, and geometry intersect to create moments of subtle transformation in space.
I was particularly inspired by the way sunlight filters through pleated curtains, casting moving shadows of tree branches; the ripple marks left in sand after waves retreat; and the layered structures of tropical plant leaves and raspberry foliage. Visual rhythms from Bridget Riley’s preparatory geometric drawings also informed the spatial logic of the piece.
Inspiration
My design process began with paper models to explore how pleats respond to movement, light, and shifting perspectives. These explorations helped me see how pleats could unfold like the pages of a book, revealing hidden layers of meaning, texture, and reflection. I then designed and wove jacquard fabric, incorporating rayon and reflective yarns as floating wefts to enhance the fabric’s interaction with light. Once pleated, the fabric compressed to half its original width, allowing me to begin a series of fabric manipulations that transitioned the piece from flat surface to dimensional form. I developed a variety of pleat structures across the surface, treating each one as a modular unit.
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