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Through mending and repair, we can both preserve the memory of a garment and the body which created the marks. The techniques being used include running stitches and darning using waste textiles and yarns from the fashion industry. Mending is a way to examine what and why we consume, while placing emphasis on the importance of longevity and purpose. As a fiber artist I see my pieces as stitched paintings. Transforming the materials through stitching extends the life and gives new meaning. My work explores the common thread of the value, care, labor, and knowledge we can place on textiles.
I am a fiber artist with fashion design background. I am currently completing my MFA in Fibers from SCAD, and have mf BFA in Fashion Design from Marist College. I consider these material compositions as paintings. This form of painting captures impressionistic-like brush strokes through the interconnected weaving of hand stitching. I use hand stitching and collaged materials to examine sustainability. My sourcing starts from the local charity shops where the garments next destination is the landfill. Large bins line a massive room and act as the mountains for my material excavations.
CFDA Geoffrey Beene Masters Candidate Representing SCAD-
Issued by Savannah College of Art and Design · Apr 2021
Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize Finalist Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize Finalist
Issued by Edelkoort Inc · Sep 2021
2020 Award of Excellence in Fashion Design2020 Award of Excellence in Fashion Design
Issued by Fashion Design Faculty · Mar 2020
Presidential Honor Role
Issued by ECAC Women's Lacrosse · Jun 2018
Marist College Fashion Faculty Scholarship Marist College Fashion Faculty Scholarship
May 2018
Marist College Student Athlete 4.0 Club Marist College Student Athlete 4.0 Club
Issued by Marist College Athletic Enhancement Center · Jan 2018
Marist Dean's List 2016/2017Marist Dean's List 2016/2017
Dec 2016
First Night Portsmouth NH Logo Winner
Issued by Pro Portsmouth Incorporated · Nov 2015