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