
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.”

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.
Sewing Textile surface design Ceramics

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