My collection, Cryptids & Creatures Anew, is inspired by the Appalachian experience and is created through reclaiming secondhand clothing as wearable art that features West Virginia folklore and creatures. 

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Growing up in Appalachia, I heard stories of cryptids in the hills of West Virginia, including the Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster. I am also inspired by ephemeral moments in nature and the wildlife of my home. Through this collection, I want to reclaim the narrative of what many outsiders think of West Virginia and Appalachia. I aim to share the beauty of the natural world and transform the formidable creatures of folklore into symbols of strength and decadence.