Faculty of Design
Material Art & Design
Madison Pickers
Merely a Love Letter
Textiles
2026
Cotton, Czech beads, stone, glass, shells, coconut, pearls
5x7 inches
I approach beauty as a measurable and experiential quality, informed by my research in empirical aesthetics. I translated my research through the intuitive process of bead embroidery to create a wearable work of art. The bag is composed of careful consideration to the wearer, focused on practicality and efficiency, while not diminishing the delicate details of the bag. The emotional component of the work relates to the emotional value of the creator, being myself. I showcase the journey of myself as an artist and designer in the construction of the bag thought the vehicle of aesthetics.
Work by
Madison Pickers
Material Art and Design (MAAD)
“My work explores the relationship between maker and creation, valuing the process as deeply as the final form. At its core, my practice is rooted in the human experience of making. Each decision,...” [More]
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