Faculty of Design
Material Art & Design
In the Material Art & Design program, students learn how to create jewellery, textiles and ceramics as a professional studio artist or designer. Students choose to focus on textiles or jewellery/metalsmithing as well as electives in ceramics, wearable form, and wearable technology.
Material Art & Design
Ariana Katsigiannis
“Subject to complex trauma in a setting with orange-toned lighting, Ariana takes an intrinsic approach to exposure therapy by using orange cubic zirconia stones to redefine the physiological response to her sensory experiences. ”
Material Art & Design
Jingjing Zhang aka. Zoey
“Jewellery can be a therapeutic tool to bring joy and positive emotions. More”
Material Art & Design
Yan Wu
“The memory of the past, the challenge of the present, and the possibilities of the future are the roots of my imagination. ”
Material Art & Design
Miao Xuan Liu
“/From the black gulf explores the trickster archetype as cope, as praxis, as spiritual surrogate. As an archetype defined by multiplicity, shapeshifting, and transformation, the trickster occupies a position between realms and physicalities, a flux... More”
Material Art & Design
Sarah Kueper
“I'm Sarah, a Canadian born artist and designer who creates textile art inspired by fantasy and fairytales. My practice began as an illustrator and painter before discovering my love for textile design and costumes. My goal as an artist and maker is... More”
Material Art & Design
Wenxin Liu
“Shaky, complex, disorienting, and perhaps difficult for us to manage or express. Introverted and sensitive people have a unique way of transforming their emotions. Hearing words that shake their own thoughts, sorting out complex feelings... More”
Material Art & Design
Yucong (Tonya) Tang aka. Jewellery & Digital designer
“Fashion but not fast, popular but unique. ”
Material Art & Design
Lisa Cavion aka. Gang of Zer0
“My work explores the Canadian imaginary and its intersection with my personal and family history, both of which are stories of confrontation with Nature and the North, immigration and colonization, self and place. More”
Material Art & Design
Lei Zhang aka. Yuna
“I blend culture and innovation to create wearable sculptural art pieces incorporating mechanical elements and textile techniques, showcasing a unique style. I am dedicated to preserving traditional skills and passing on cultural heritage while... More”
Material Art & Design
Theo Rose aka. Atmos Fierce
“My thesis work "Becoming" is a celebration of queer spaces and queer communities. Through garments, my collection explores themes of memory, space and sexuality, highlighting how the body is wholly intertwined with each of these aspects. ”
Material Art & Design
Wang Encheng
“Born in nature, grow in nature, learn from nature, and become a part of nature. ”
Material Art & Design
Kennedy Parham aka. token
“Through the use of natural fibres, acidic colours, and playful forms, "token" is attempting to emulate feelings of blurry memories and childhood nostalgia. Meant as a diary of awkward adolescent years spent daydreaming of the future, "token" is... More”
Material Art & Design
Christina van Putten
“Human Nature explores the relationship between the five fundamental dispositions of human beings through a neuro-philosophical lens and various Greek deities to explore how humans are influenced by the Greek myths while also serving as inspiration... More”
Material Art & Design
Kexin Wen aka. Kristy
“Jewellery is an expressive language. It is a way for me to speak and express my internal self. Jewellery also serves as a site for me to display my way of thinking. ”
Material Art & Design
Tiange Xiang aka. Grace
“I pour my passion for jewellery-making into each and every piece I created. ”
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2022/2023!