How do fabric sculptures address synesthesia through multi-sensory materiality?
Fabric sculptures uniquely address synesthesia by merging tactile, visual, and emotional stimuli into a cohesive artistic experience. These works leverage the inherent qualities of textiles—softness, drape, and texture—to evoke cross-sensory responses, allowing viewers to "feel" colors or "see" textures. Artists often layer materials like silk, wool, or synthetic fibers to create dimensional contrasts that trigger associative sensory perceptions. The pliability of fabric enables dynamic forms that shift with light and movement, further amplifying multi-sensory engagement. By transforming passive observation into an embodied encounter, these sculptures mirror the synesthetic experience where boundaries between senses dissolve. This approach not only expands textile art's expressive potential but also offers new ways to interpret neurological diversity through materiality.