In person / Talk / Multiple Techniques
Integrating Textiles for Fashion & Interiors
There is an explosion in textile awareness and appreciation currently happening on a global scale - from MoMA to the Venice Biennale, from University and designer runways to the MET to the V&A. Come hear and participate as idea leaders and established practitioners reflect on issues around making and marketing the handmade: sourcing, production, circularity, AI impact on IP and the constant shape-shifting of contemporary style.
Host: Mary Jaeger – Textile Design: Fashion & Interiors stores.maryjaeger.com
Moderator: Leesa Hubbell - Textile Arts Journalist / Educator linkedin.com/in/leesahubbell
Panelists: experts in various textile fields, will differ at each event
Explore and collect their work at Mary's atelier in Williamsburg from Sept 6-14, noon-6 PM (other times by appointment).
Get inspired by their stories at Exhibition Opening Artist's Talks on Sept 6 at 2 PM.
Get informed about current design issues at two distinct panel discussions on Sept 7 & 14 at 2 PM
Experiment with materials at a workshop on Sept 13 from 2-4 PM.
September 7
Ragna Frodadottir - Creative Director, NYTM & Edelkoort Inc | Artist & Curator
ragnafroda.com @frodadottir
Sandra Finkelstein - Fashion Brand & Product Strategist | Generative AI & Trend Intelligence
linkedin.com/in/finkelsteinsandra
Jorie Johnson - Kyoto-based Fiber Artist, Educator & Innovator in Contemporary Feltmaking
joirae.com @joiraetex
Rick Davy - Director at BK Style Foundation & Fashion Week Brooklyn
bkstyle.org @rickdavyfwbk
September 14
Jean Stone - Co-Founder, Idiosyncratic Fashionistas; Influencer
@idiosyncraticfashionistas
Ana Lisa Hedstrom - Renowned Artist/Educator working in shibori techniques; ACC Fellow
Sharon Graubard - Fashion Forecaster w/ international following; Founder/Director of SG Files
thesgfiles.com/new-page linkedin.com/in/graubardsharon @the_sg_files
Ollie Hongji Li - Artist/Designer Working in Textile Media + LGBTQ Issues | Parsons MFA
olliehongjili.format.com @ollie_must_create
in conjunction with the exhibition & pop-up Two Designers Meld East & West