Metamentis
William Duwe
Fashion Design BFA, ‘25
“AI, inorganic yet human-trained, rejects individuality for collective survival. OI, an organic extension of mankind, represents freedom, emotion, and a return to nature’s symbiosis”
Artist Statement
This collection envisions a future where humanity is replaced by two forces: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Organoid Intelligence (OI). AI, inorganic yet human-trained, rejects individuality for collective survival. OI, an organic extension of mankind, represents freedom, emotion, and a return to nature’s symbiosis. Together, they embody the “nature vs. nurture” conflict that once defined humanity. Structured yet fluid, the garments mirror this tension serving as a dark reflection of human legacy, and the forces poised to inherit its place in the hierarchy of life.
The Gallery
About Artist
William Duwe
Fashion Design BFA, ‘25
https://piecedbykabir.myportfolio.com/
William Duwe (he/him) is an artist deeply interested in the intersection of the natural and synthetic world. Growing up in the Midwest, he was always surrounded by infrastructure from the age of industrialization. Leading him to find the hidden beauty in the long-forgotten mills and factory plants. Blending his workflow between computer simulations and the natural drape and flow of the fabric. His work is centered around an approach of symbiosis with his environment leading to alternative methods of application such as; natural dyeing, rust dyeing, and the reuse of materials.