Brandon Morris, a San Diego-born artist based in New York, has been captivating the art world with his innovative sculptures that blend elements of fashion, history, and the supernatural. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Morris draws inspiration from sources such as Victorian design, Japanese cyberpunk films, and role-playing games. His work often features grotesque yet elegant structures that challenge traditional perceptions of art and fashion.
In his recent exhibition “Actress” at Europa Gallery in New York, Morris showcased a series of “ghost dresses” — sculptures that reimagine garments without bodies. Crafted from green-tinted resin over fiberglass, these dresses appear as liquid, undulating figures frozen in mid-motion. The designs are inspired by Victorian children’s wear, with shrunken shoulders and accentuated waistlines, evoking a sense of presence in absence. This work prompts contemplation on the function and form of dressmaking.
Morris’s earlier works include leather-bound teapots and strainers, where he anthropomorphizes everyday objects by covering them in molded and sutured leather. These pieces fuse design and fashion histories, from Victorian and Gothic to Japanese anime and horror, creating archetypal forms that exude narrative and emotion. Through his diverse body of work, Morris continues to explore the transformative potential of everyday materials, inviting contemplation on the boundaries between art, fashion, and identity.
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