ALISSA ALFONSO

CHAMOMILE, 2023

HAND DYED TEXTILE WASTE, REUSED FIBER-FILL, WIRE, THREAD, TEXTILE STABILIZER, OCEAN RECOVERED BALLS, SHREDDED TEXTILE SHODDY

20 X 20 X 20 INCHES

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ABOUT ALISSA ALFONSO

Alissa Alfonso’s floral soft sculptures are made from second-hand materials, which uplift quickly disappearing natural elements in the pursuit of preservation. Using discarded soccer balls, tennis balls, fabric, and textile shoddy, Alfonso repurposes the past in the hopes of a continued future. Based in Florida, Alfonso observes firsthand the rapid change in our climate. 

Based in Florida, she utilizes delicate hand-dyed fabric and textiles to create her soft-sculpture models, often depicting medicinal plants and botanicals traditionally ingested by humans for their nourishing properties. Her pieces are made from, echo, or dissolve into their environments, featuring a unique variety of upcycled materials that include repurposed fabrics, found metal objects, and fused plastics. Much of Alfonso’s work is designed to involve the surrounding community and actively connect the community to the environment.