Gradex banner
Faculty of Design

Material Art & Design

Meet the Artist

Leah

Fernandes

Textiles

“As someone with a deep passion for creative exploration and a curiosity for interior design, I thrive on projects that challenge artistic boundaries. My work focuses on merging function and beauty, using textiles and ceramics to transform spaces and elevate everyday experiences.”

Follow me

Share with someone

LeahFernandes
Profile Picture
divider
Leah Fernandes is an emerging artist and designer based in downtown Toronto, ON. Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Design at OCAD University, she majors in textiles while also exploring her passion for ceramics. Beyond her studies, Leah finds inspiration in self-care rituals, quality time with loved ones, and the restorative power of nature—key elements in nurturing her creativity. Blending fine art and craft, she brings her ideas to life through a diverse range of techniques and mediums, with sewing, batik, silk painting, screen printing, and ceramics being among her most cherished practices.
OCAD U - Faculty of Design
Material Art & Design
Major Completed, 2025

Sewing Textile surface design Ceramics

2025, Whispers Of Comfort: A Kitchen Sanctuary In Art and Function
Toronto, ON
divider