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A student of animal care and fabrication alike, Lizzie Brown explores the ethics of animal products in today's world of plastics. They discuss the dangers of synthetic fabrics, the cruelty of industrial farming, and how artists and designers can be more conscientious of the raw materials they use. As a senior undergraduate at RISD's film program, Lizzie builds costumes and puppets for special effects on the screen, while simultaneously working at RISD's Nature Lab. They also run a freelance practice creating bespoke costumes for private clients. Lizzie Brown is an interdisciplinary artist at the junction of animal science and design. Raised in the wilderness of North Carolina, they have looked after all manner of life from arachnids to waterfowl, incorporating that ever-expanding knowledge into their practical effects animatronics and wearable sculptures. When not working at RISD’s Nature Lab, they design and fabricate film-quality creature costumes for private clients. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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