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Scarlett Mercer

Woven Water

Woven Water explores the potential of textile structures to capture atmospheric moisture, offering an alternative approach to irrigation

Despite the fact that water is a natural resource, water access is tightly regulated and controlled by government agencies and industry monopolies. Water scarcity is quickly becoming a dominant worldwide issue, resulting in distinct challenges in how we will continue as a species. My work encourages the relationship between textile crafts and the earth’s atmosphere to democratise access to natural resources.  

Woven Water is an exploration of textile structures designed to capture and collect atmospheric moisture. This innovative approach to irrigation makes water collection accessible to all, via traditional textile crafts. Atmospheric water collection can significantly impact water conservation and environmental preservation and encourages people to engage in creating a more sustainable future.

Scarlett Mercer
scarlettrmercer@gmail.com