Exhibits

Anderson Gallery

Exhibit: August 28 - October 17, 2026

Reception: August 28, 2026, 5-7pm

907 ½ West Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23284


Conference Presentations

2026

This research has been shared through conference presentations with global audiences interested in fashion, textile design, sport, identity, and emerging design technologies. These presentations extend the project beyond a single exhibition site by positioning competitive swimwear as a meaningful area of visual, cultural, and design inquiry. Through international scholarly exchange, the work invites dialogue about how print, color, motif, and surface design can reflect swimmers’ lived experiences while also expanding broader conversations about gender, athletic identity, and the visual culture of sport.

Making Waves: Exploring the Impacts of Motif Usage in Women’s Competitive Swimwear
Popular Culture Association, 2025

Making Waves: Exploring the Impacts of Motif Usage in Women’s Competitive Swimwear
iCongress - Fashion - Textiles - Wearables (FTW) 2025

Pushing the Competitive Edge: Developing Motifs for Women’s Competitive Swimwear
Popular Culture Association, 2026


2025

New Motifs for Making Waves: An Update on Motif Design for Women’s Competitive Swimwear Performance
Textile & Fashion Innovation Congress (TFIC), 2026

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This research is supported by a grant from VCU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

✳︎ This research is supported by a grant from VCU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.