Chicago Reader Highlights Alum Av Grannan's New Accessory Line

The Chicago Reader explores the work of School of the Art Institute of Chicago alum Av Grannan (BFA 2021), whose brand Sublime Remains creates unconventional, nature-inspired accessories. Known for transforming roadkill-inspired designs and upcycled materials into bags and hats, Grannan’s work is both whimsical and macabre. Her creations—often shaped like creatures from the natural world—reflect her fascination with roadkill, an idea born during the early pandemic while brainstorming with her father. The article highlights her experimental approach, which mixes discarded materials with unique design concepts to create “living” pieces that imagine a symbiosis between people and nature, turning Chicago’s alleys into a personal place of inspiration.