Artist Statement
My practice is meditative as I train my patience and attention and lean into the calming effect of the repetitive motion of fiber techniques such as knitting and crocheting. Similarly, I aim to translate that healing energy to my audience and wearers in my works, hoping my garments provide a sanctuary and soothe their spirits. Transforming something from a singular thread into a 2D plain and then a 3D form, I work intuitively with the structures of the garments. I develop the forms while working, and the vision of the final work evolves as I continue building on top of the initial forms. Energy plays a significant role in my work. The color choice, the technique, and the texture of the materials all feed into the energy that the final work emits. I work mainly with wool and mohair for their sturdy quality to capture the warm feeling I want to express.
Education
- Master of Fine Art, Fashion, Body and Garments, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Bachelor of Fine Art, Fibers and Material Study, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Exhibition
- Group Performance, Fitting Session, Compound Yellow, Chicago, IL
Performance, Graduate Critique Week, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Performance, Graduate Critique Week, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Solo Exhibition, Currency Studio, 5020 Concrete Project, Baltimore, MD
- Graduation Exhibition, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
- Performance, PHASE, Multi-Media Event, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
- Group Performance, String Quartet, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
- Group Exhibition, Freshman Exhibition, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Work Experience
- Fashion Assistant Technician, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Fashion Assistant Technician, School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Museum Archive Department Intern, Chinese Museum of Art, Beijing, China
- Intern, Current Space Gallery, Baltimore, MD
- Teaching Assistant, Maryland Institute College of Art, MD
- Volunteer, Dor Doux Fashion Pop-Up, Washington DC
- Social Media Intern, Justice Web, Beijing, China.
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