Faculty of Design

Material Art & Design

Nathan Whitefield

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Textiles
2021
Silk, Merino Wool, Monofilament, Copper Wire.
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.

“This piece is a mask that will disrupt the flow of the face and restrict the movement of the wearer's head. It works as both a way to masks one's presence while also showing the face as less symmetrical while squishing the nose and pulling the ear out. two parts of my face I have always been focused on as being too large and too small. ”

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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]