“Urban Foragers” by Nicole Dextras (2013)
 The Nomadik Harvest Dress, The Traveling Seedbomb Dress and The Mobile Garden Dress Nicole Dextra creates objects and experiences which comment on the way society interacts with environmental issues. The Urban Foragers {house of eco-drifters} series consists of a group of wearable architectures that transform into portable shelters and gardens. The aim of the project is to support a sustainable lifestyle for the new urban nomad by growing one’s own food supply and building community through public engagement. The Mobile Garden Dress’ skirt is a dome shape surrounded by potted plants from which to make a salad. The Nomadik Harvest Dress is a yurt design that holds local vegetables, which are prepared as a soup. The Traveling Seedbomb Dress transforms into a teepee and is fitted up to make sprouts and energy snacks.  A hearty soup, a salad, energy snacks and a fruit salad are made from the ingredients contained in each garment.  The public interacts directly with the dress by watering and tasting the plants. These simple acts allow people to further engage in conversations about gardening, plants and food. Photo: E Stoner CA Follow this link to learn more Urban Foragers (house of eco drifters): — Project Types — Nicole Dextras |