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Mary Mycio (Wormwood Forest) describes the Pripyat as an “active, young” river with numerous tributaries, lakes, bays and streams. Its acute radioactivity defies present understanding of the unnatural, mainly by being alive.

This apparel fen draws inspiration from the contradictions stitched into the Pripyat’s vital, impractical terroir.

Seahorse choker modified into a brooch with faux turquoise pebbles, unearthed from a walk-in closet in a gated community. Acid washed denim jacket with Art Deco Miami edging.

70s fabric remnant folded back on itself and secured with a salvaged shag button. Heat, acid, salt, electric.