Practice Talk 1 – Embedded Technology In Future Materials

Talk with Donna Cleveland and Cheryl Prendergast on the creative potential that technology brings to the crafting world. They will share about their researches and the work they have done with students RMIT's Textile Technologies course which present in the form of an installation titled 'Beyond Textiles: crafting tomorrow's material innovations' as part of showcase Mind & Machine.

Time

Tuesday, 14.11.2023
19:00→20:00

Location

Hải An Gallery
2B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

language

English

Livestream

Trên fanpage VFCD

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Talk with Donna Cleveland and Cheryl Prendergast on the creative potential that technology brings to the crafting world. They will share about their researches and the work they have done with students RMIT’s Textile Technologies course which present in the form of an installation titled ‘Beyond Textiles: crafting tomorrow’s material innovations’ as part of showcase Mind & Machine.

With a keen focus on sustainable innovation, Donna & Cheryl’s works redefine materiality through inventive practices such as bioplastics, kombucha leather, natural dyeing with food waste, and heat-molded textiles. Join us to learn more about future-forward materials as well as textile design and the dynamic interplay of craftsmanship, and innovation.

About our speakers

Donna Cleveland
Donna Cleveland is an Associate Professor and the Deputy Dean of School, School of Communication and Design, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Vietnam. Her research in the field of sustainable design, articulates fashion and textiles thinking and systems. Her practice is engaged with issues of materiality, making and resilience across areas of art, design and creative technology.

Cheryl Prendergast
Cheryl Prendergast is an Associate Lecturer, School of Communication and Design, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Vietnam. Her research is in the field of natural dyeing and eco printing with a focus on zero waste and sustainability.

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Date & time

Tuesday, 14.11.2023
19:00→20:00

location

Hải An Gallery
2B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

language

English

Livestream

On fanpage VFCD