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Education
MA in Fashion, Toronto Metropolitan University
- CGPA: 4.33
BFA in Studio Arts (Fibres and Material Practices), Concordia University
- Minor in Classical Civilisation
- Graduated with Distinction
- CGPA: 3.85
Professional Experience
Research Assistant, Shifting the Burden - Toronto Metropolitan University
- Effectively collected both qualitative and quantitative data during research trips and site visits.
- Performed successful interviews with participants, maintaining ethics guidelines and confidentiality.
- Organized and cataloged data, presenting early findings to collaborating research teams.
Student Representative, Fashion Studies Network
- Collaborated with students from participating institutions in drafting Call for Submissions for the first annual Fashion Studies Network Symposium.
- Assisted in planning and promotion of the Symposium.
- Participated in submissions selection process, providing editorial feedback and suggestions to the selection committee.
Graduate Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Provided grading and constructive feedback to students over a range of assignment types, focusing on sustainability in fashion.
- Attended student presentations, providing live feedback and note-taking.
- Effectively liaised with the Supervising Instructor on matters concerning academic integrity and student performance.
Archiving Intern, Comrags
- Organized archival materials and past collections for resale.
- Working one-on-one with designers to discuss the fabric sourcing process.
- Effectively performed administrative duties in preparation for Spring 2024 collection launch.
Social Media Assistant, Handmaiden Fine Yarn
- Created engaging content for Instagram and Facebook.
- Fostered an online community surrounding the brand.
- Copywriting for social media.
Dye Technician, Handmaiden Fine Yarn
- Hand-dyed luxury textiles in a range of natural fibres using acid dyes texhniques.
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Worked with clients to develop custom colourways.
- Designed and tested pattern kits for retail distribution.
Artist Residencies
Imagining Iceland Residency - Icelandic Textile Centre, Blönduós, Iceland
- Worked among the local community to develop a limited collection utilizing materials from the local wool industry.
- Assisted in organizing a group exhibition, initiating local outreach and promotion.
Group Exhibitions
Fashion is Art, Royal Ontario Museum X Fashion Art Toronto, Toronto, ON
Iceland Field School Exhibition, Langdon Gallery, Montreal, QC
Artist in Residence Exhibition, Icelandic Textile Centre, Blönduós, Iceland
At Hand/Out of Reach, Webster Library, Montreal, QC
CPC x Quartier des Spectacles Projection Project, Montreal, QC
PDSA Salon Exhibition, VAV Gallery, Montreal, QC
Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS
Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS
Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS
Awards and Recognition
Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship - Toronto Metropolitan University
Graduate Development Award - The Creative School, TMU
Course Award in Sustainable Design - School of Fashion, TMU
Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship - Toronto Metropolitan University
Thomson Family Field School Award - Concordia University
Dean of Fine Arts Discretionary Fund (Group) - Concordia University
FASA Special Projects Grant (Group) - Fine Arts Student Alliance,
Concordia University
FASA Special Projects Grant (Individual) - Fine Arts Student Alliance,
Concordia University
Academic Award in Visual Arts - International Baccalaureate Organization.
Speaking Opportunities
Making Material Intimacies - Unravelling Fashion Narratives Graduate Symposium, The New
School - Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
Contextualizing Wool - Undergraduate Guest Lecture, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto,
ON.
Workshops
Undergrad Wet Felting Workshop - Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON.
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