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Lia is a Toronto based emerging textile designer. She is in her final term of undergraduate study, in the Material Art and Design program at OCAD University. Her practice explores weaving, natural dye and surface design techniques. Her undergraduate thesis project is a set of cushions and accompanying sample books in multi-block double weave. Lia is using a 24-harness computer assisted loom to weave two warps simultaneous, for seven unique patterns in multiple colourways.
Education
2019-Present
Material Art and Design Program (textiles), Faculty of Design, Ontario College of Art and Design University.
2014-2017
Coursework completed towards an undergraduate degree in Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ottawa.
Professional Experience
2022-Present
Textile Studio Monitor, Ontario College of Art and Design.
Group Exhibitions
2023
so little, so much, Dorothy H. Hoover Library, Toronto, ON
Textiles Student Showcase, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
2022
Material Art and Design Program Showcase, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
Residencies
2023
Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op, Toronto, ON