Ecotopia
Ecotopia is based on the concept of a sustainable utopian society, how to build a material system for the harmonious coexistence of human and nature in the future when the sea level rises and land resources become scarce. The project uses algae as the main medium of creation, explores the possibilities of future development of sustainable materials. Also carries out relevant material research and development as well as combining with parametric design, 3d printing and other technology.
The work is divided into three parts: bio-material library, wearable device, and digital virtual garment. It has been shortlisted in 2022 Gucci x ARTS thread global Design Exhibition and the 53rd China CIFF Civil Furniture Exhibition, 2024 China CMF Trend LAB Exhibition.
Ecotopia bio-yarn
Ecotopia bio-yarn
One of the material works in Ecotopia Biomaterial Library. The designer use parametric design to create a variety of random symmetrical woven structures, and use biodegradable algae yarn to restore the structures. This work breaks with the traditional idea of weaving materials and structures to innovate sustainable materials.
Medium: images
Size:297mm*420mm
Year of work:2022.07.
Ecotopia Wearable Device
Ecotopia biomaterial wearable device. The designer use the movement of plant growth as the inspiration for the structure, combining algae yarn and 3d printing environmental protection consumables. And also combined with the human body to reflect the concept of sustainable symbiosis.
Medium: installation art,algae,PLA
Size:25cm*35c*45cm
Year of work:2024.02.
future & reality
Ecotopia extends the virtual accessories collection. In the social context of Ecotopia, the idea is to think about the construction of sustainable fashion system and the use of algae material. The collection incorporates the structure of marine organisms to create a series of digital virtual accessories that explore the diversity of future accessory wear.
Medium: digital images
Size:297mm*420mm
Year of work:2023.10.
Artist
PEIYI LIANG is a fashion designer and sustainable material artist who graduated from the Royal College of Art. She does not limit her design style and approach, using the human body as a carrier, breaking the traditionally defined boundaries of fashion and art. She focuses on sustainability and explores the possibilities of collision with different materials and media, including biological design, installation art, digital virtual and other methods. Currently her main creative direction is art creation and fashion application with sustainable materials.
05/2024 Guangzhou, China, Exhibition: Stepping into the Wave of Coding - A Preview of Artistic Change in the Age of Ai
03/2024 2024-2025 China Design Trend Report
03/2024 The 53rd China CIFF Civil Furniture Exhibition
03/2024 2024 CMF Trend LAB Special Exhibition
03/2023 Shanghai Cross-media Collaboration Project <Autocatalytic Reproduction>, China
09/2022 2022 Gucci * Arts Thread Global Design Exhibition
07/2022 RCA2022 Degree Show MA Fashion
03/2022 RCA2022 Fashion WIP Show
07/2019 Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Expo, top 50 emerging design project ,China
12/2018 Shanghai ELLE & Independent Designer Fashion Storytelling Festival, China
04/2018 Hangzhou Citizen Film Festival, China