
Jacob Olmedo
9/17/2020 | 5m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Fusing fashion and environmentalism, Jacob Olmedo describes his art as subtle activism.
Fusing fashion and environmentalism, Jacob Olmedo describes his art as subtle activism – probing the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and the exploration of his queer/Latino identity. In addition to techniques such as crocheting, knitting, beading, tufting, Jacob has used hydroponics to create garments that are wearable gardens. He earned his MFA in Textiles at Parsons School of Design.
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Jacob Olmedo
9/17/2020 | 5m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Fusing fashion and environmentalism, Jacob Olmedo describes his art as subtle activism – probing the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and the exploration of his queer/Latino identity. In addition to techniques such as crocheting, knitting, beading, tufting, Jacob has used hydroponics to create garments that are wearable gardens. He earned his MFA in Textiles at Parsons School of Design.
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