Also here is a little silk worm gif to make your day better
-Emily
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Moths!
So all of our silk worms died and we had to buy some more. We got those in as well as a few cocoons with ready to hatch moths. This little one was the first to come out. I have to watch them to make sure I don’t miss the next one
– Emily
Silk worm update
So the silk worms we had for the past couple of weeks died. It could have been a combination of factors. We have already purchased new silk worms as well as a few cocoons that will be ready to hatch. Hopefully, the new worms will be ready for the show in May.
– Emily
Silk Worms March 10th
The Worms have gotten huge over the last week, seeming to explode suddenly. We started with a hundred but most didn’t make it, though the ones we have seem to be thriving, so hopefully in a few weeks, we will have cocoons!
-Emily
Lepodordric Dichotomy
We were mentioned on the KCAI Fiber blog YAY!
-Emily
Lepodordric Dichotomy is a collaboration between Emily Blaser and Kristen McLaren, seniors in KCAI’s fiber program. They are working with moths (Lepidoptera) which both create the material, silk, and destroy, wool. They are working with traditional textile processes, including weaving, and video projection. They are using the scientific approach in order to create their work, treating each piece as an experiment. In order to help fund this collaboration, Kristen and Emily have created an indiegogo check it out Indiegogo
Their show will be at the Locust Factory, May 2nd, located at the Locust Factory, 504 East 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64108!
Also they are updating their progress on their Blog, and on Tumblr
Also they are updating their progress on their Blog, and on Tumblr
We are starting to raise silk worms in studio. Check for updates (this gif is from about a week ago)
-Emily
Lepidopteric Dichotomy on Indiegogo
Indiegogo!
Hello blog followers, lookers, internet friends!
I am excited to bring you our Indiegogo fundraising page here!
We need help in order to bring this project to reality. If you are interested in making a contribution, please follow the link and support this project. Make sure you keep checking here for updates on our process!
-Emily
Sheep Shearing
This morning, Kristen and I went to watch a sheep shearing in Smithville, MO. We got some great footage, that I am still sorting through, but I have already found some great moments
February 9th Sheep Shearing
-Emily
Welcome to our blog!
This blog is dedicated to documenting and sharing our progress for our senior thesis exhibition coming up in May. We are Kristen and Emily, two seniors at the Kansas City Art Institute in the Fiber Department working on collaborative projects incorporating wool and silk, the ideas of decay and growth, traditional fiber processes and video work. Thanks for visiting our blog and make sure to check back often for updates on our work!
Tiny weaving samples
Lepidopteric Dichotomy 