The Learning Zone

From Dec. 16^th-Jan.31^st, a new exhibition, Responding to a Historical Aesthetic, will be on display at the Learning Zone.

 

The students of Lynne Heller’s third year Material Art & Design course Fibre History Since 1800 have created textile art pieces that use distinctive characteristics from different periods in art history. By learning about the work made by others, the students used their research to inform their own techniques and create something new and contemporary in the process.

 

 

Techniques such as embroidery, crocheting, sewing, and quilting are used to create a diverse range of fashion aesthetics. Together, these production methods demonstrate the evolution of the use of fibre from natural animal and plant based fibres to the introduction of artificial and synthetic materials in the 20^th century. It’s interesting to examine the materials used and their functions throughout different socio-cultural movements. Within a fashion framework it’s fun to see how dress, as a form of self-expression, progresses throughout history and how in many ways we have to look back in order to move forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s an excerpt from Domenic Sgambelluri’s write-up: “My piece is a unisex blouse that draws its motif from the art deco period. It features a band of trapunto quilting at the bottom of the piece which resembles an architectural frieze that might be found on a skyscraper built during the 1920s. […]For me, the piece contributes to a trend of designing degendered clothing that are not solely designed for functionality, but create a new aesthetic and silhouette that is appealing to both genders.”

These pieces have a life of their own and reflect the spirit of an era. Stop by the Learning Zone today to check them out!

Ritual and Repetition is the must-see annual fibre arts exhibition hosted in the Learning Zone at the end of each year. Featuring OCAD U’s students final projects from Faculty of Design instructor Lynne Heller’s 3^rd year MAAD Fibre: Concept Development Course.

Employing 100 elements ritually repeated is examined by the students through experimentation and technique resulting in handmade pieces of artwork.

Using various textiles, materials, techniques and activities such as collecting, stitching, crocheting, sewing, embroidering, braiding—creating personal and meaningful works.

On display until April 20th

 

Ritual and Repetition has returned to the Learning Zone, featuring OCAD U student artwork from Faculty of Design Instructor Lynne Heller MAAD Concept Development in Fibre course.

On display are students’ projects’ which encompass the idea of ritual and repetition. The students were asked to make one hundred elements, and then assemble them into one completed piece. The concept of ritual and repetition is examined and explored using various materials, techniques, and activities such as collecting, marking, stitching, drawing, photography, weaving, unraveling, building, scratching and manipulating.

The exhibition will be on until the end of the semester.

Faculty of Design instructor, Lynne Heller, brings another stellar year of student artwork from her MAAD Fibre: Concept Development class to the Learning Zone.

Currently exhibiting are fibre based projects employing one hundred elements inspired by the idea of ritual and repetition. The concept of ritual and repetition is examined as an exploration of process, material and technique.

Using various textiles, materials, techniques and activities such as collecting, stitching, drawing, crocheting, sewing, collage and weaving, the students created unique handmade pieces of artwork.

Visit the Learning Zone today, and appreciate the intricate handmade quality of these pieces.

Ritual and Repetition is the latest exhibition at the Learning Zone to feature OCADU student talent. Currently on exhibition is artwork by the third year students’ Fibre: Concept Development Material Art & Design class of Lynne Heller.

On display are students’ projects which encompass the idea of ritual and repetition. The students were asked to make one hundred elements, and then assemble them into one completed piece. The concept of ritual and repetition is examined and explored using various materials, techniques, and activities such as collecting, marking, stitching, drawing, photography, weaving, unraveling, building, scratching, collaging and manipulating.