This project was a way for me to experiment with dying, sewing, and screen-printing on recycled fabric received from a drapery internship. I used old patterns to test dye and Permaset on 10+ different fabrics and used my findings to help create my exit show. It was a huge help to determine the dye time and consistency of each fabric. I finished the piece by cutting up less successful screen-prints and sewing them to a larger piece of fabric that acted as a base. I was very interested in creating texture through layering, so I kept longer pieces on the bottom and only sewed the top of each sample in strips with color spread evenly throughout. The overall effect was a bit more chaotic than anticipated, but the experience directly influenced my exit show in terms of dye time and instillation techniques.

Inspired by gentrification in Atlanta and industrial architecture, this was my first time using these recycled fabrics. I chose muted colors to bring out the harsh white of the paint and cloth. Each piece is either painted or sewn to create an illusion of light coming through a window. The idea was to contrast a natural-looking, recycled fabric with the straight, geometric shapes commonly found in renovated luxury apartments. Most of these apartments are found in old factories or industrial buildings, adding to the idea of recycled luxury. I also included 4 small woven pieces created on a frame loom to add some texture of moss or ivy. This collection explores the relationship between old and new.

This 4x6ft painting is titled “Sloth” and uses multiple types of mark-making in acrylic. The lines move slowly, getting weighed down and broken up by the overwhelming atmosphere.

This Sunset Collection was made using screen-printing and powdered dye techniques on muslin.

Embroidered on the back of my dads jean jacket, this is a self-portrait that incorporates many of my favorite things, including my favorite coffee shop, my roommate, and the backyard of my childhood home. It showcases many types of stitching and was my first long quarantine project.