Design Collection

Body Dysmorphia

I created wearable pieces to showcase my own experience with my body and body dysmorphia. I created pieces that, when displayed on the body, will emphasize certain aspects of the wearer's body so that they will be heavily fixated on these parts of themselves. I want these pieces to help spark a dialogue on body dysmorphia, especially how it affects people's perception of themselves as the view of body dysmorphia is very skewed.

Knit Wearable Textile Quilting

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I focused on creating wearable pieces, through the use of constructed designs such as knit and sewing, that showcase my own experiences relating to my body and body dysmorphia.

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I focused on creating wearable pieces, through the use of constructed designs such as knit and sewing, that showcase my own experiences relating to my body and body dysmorphia.

Textiles

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I focused on creating wearable pieces, through the use of constructed designs such as knit and sewing, that showcase my own experiences relating to my body and body dysmorphia.

Textiles

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I focused on creating wearable pieces, through the use of constructed designs such as knit and sewing, that showcase my own experiences relating to my body and body dysmorphia.

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I focused on creating wearable pieces, through the use of constructed designs such as knit and sewing, that showcase my own experiences relating to my body and body dysmorphia.

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I focused on creating wearable pieces, through the use of constructed designs such as knit and sewing, that showcase my own experiences relating to my body and body dysmorphia.

Work by

Nathan Whitefield

Material Art and Design

“My focus on design is in constructed practices such as knitting, weaving, needle lace, and sewing. I enjoy making pieces that showcase memory and both the uncomfortable parts of life with the...” [More]