Outstanding Students 2020

Simon Saunders, "She Holds the Key," 2020 (detail)

Each spring, SDA’s Outstanding Student Award is presented to students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs at a college or university with a fiber focus. In 2020, this award was also opened to those enrolled in high school programs with a fiber focus. Instructors nominate students who have demonstrated inventive and innovative use of technique, materials, or concepts. Congratulations to all 35 awardees!

2020 Outstanding Student Award Gallery
Past Winners

2020 Outstanding Student Award Gallery

This year, SDA’s Education Committee selected three exemplary awardees to feature in the Fall Journal.

Caroline Gerberick, (Indiana University Bloomington Eskenazi School of Art Architecture and Design / Fibers), 1 of 4 Title: Its perimeter marks the separation of everything that came before and what is here now, 2020, Epoxy resin, digitally printed silk organza, 5′ x 5′

Simone Saunders, (Alberta University of the Arts / Fibre), She Holds the Key, 2020, Tufted rug in natural and synthetic yarns on cloth, 62 x 60 inches

Amanda Whitaker (Georgia State University / Textiles), Lady Like, 2019, Synthetic fabric, beads, zipper, Dimensions variable

: Lily Mueller (Kansas City Art Institute / Fiber) Threshold. 2019. quilting: hand dyed cellulosic fabric, 4′ x 5′

: Kylie Lallelmont (Marshall University / Art and Design: Graphic Design and Fibers) The Weaver’s Travel Survival Kit. 2020. 3D printed PLA, wooden dowels, various other materials. 7” x 7” x 2”.

: Riana Bovill (University of Missouri / School of Visual Studies: Fibers) G.Raff and the Tall Leaves: Try, Try Again Year. 2018. Fabric, fusible web, photographic stills from performances printed on fabric, felt, foam, hand-dyed silk organza, reed, thread Dimensions: 42” x 36”

: Seoyoung Park (William Paterson University / Studio Art/Graphic & Interactive Design) Shibori Crystals; 2020; Fabric, Dye, Laser Digital Print, Paper; 12″H x 18″W.

: Bethany Rahn (Indiana University Bloomington Eskenazi School of Art Architecture and Design / MFA in Graphic Design + Fibers) Remnants. 2019 Letterpress Printed Silk Organza 9’’x 10’’x .125’”

: Caroline Worrell (Appalachian State University / BFA in Studio Art with a focus in Fibers) “The World Is Our Household, Let’s Take Care of It!”, 2019, hand-crocheted doily, 100% natural linen; 15.5″ x 34″.

: Sydney Gutowski (Eastern Michigan University / 3D Media in Fibers) Untitled, 2019, Hand dyed and screen-printed cotton, bamboo/rayon fabrics

: Elena Garrido (Thomas Jefferson University / Textile Design Bachelor of Science program) You Deserve Your Dreams, 2020, mixed media, dimensions variable.

: Jess Self (Georgia State University / Studio Art: 3D Studies, Sculpture / Textiles / Ceramics) Portal Ave. 2018, Needle-Felted Wool, Felt, Tyvek, 22” x 20” x 12”.

: Diana Pemberton (Kent State University / MFA: Textiles) I,Land, 2020, wool, beads, sequins, felted and embroidered, dimensions variable.

: Jessica Wheeler (University for the Creative Arts / BA Fashion Textiles) Statement Print. Hand and digital collage digitally printed on cotton base cloth. 130x 250cms

: Kate Bickel (College for Creative Studies / Craft & Material Studies: Fiber and Textiles) Twyla Tharp Wants You to Move, 2019, digital print and pattern, horizontal repeat 13″ (33cm) x vertical repeat 15.5″ (39.35cm).

: Monya Nikahd (Tennessee Tech University / Appalachian Center for Craft, School of Art, Craft, & Design: Fiber) Mothershp: Embedded Land. Woven Cotton in Resin, 2019, Laser cut, Found object, 10″ in x 10″

: Aureolus Stetzel (UC Davis / MFA in Design) Pollinator’s Jumpsuit, materials entirely sourced from within CA and completely biodegradable and climate beneficial: cotton twill dyed with turmeric, fibershed wool dyed with natural dyes, macraméd wool yarn.

: Tallulah Farrar (Massey University College of Creative Arts / Bachelor of Design: Textiles) Kohikohi, 2019, Digital print on linen, 3m length.

: Jiyoung Park (Thomas Jefferson University / Textile Design Master of Science/Woven Concentration) Distortion, 2019, Monofilament, Metallic, Rayon, Polyester. Dimensions Variable.

: Samantha Knaust (Stephens College / Fashion Design and Product Development) Chiomara. 2020. Silk and cotton, hand painting and fabric dying, sizes: small – medium.

: Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa / Studio Arts) Pag+mul+mula+an, 2020, Mixed media installation/participatory space with bamboo, handwoven and salvaged textiles, handmade zine and shredded documents

: Heather Matthews (Colorado State University / BFA: Fiber) Everyday Beauty. 2019. Handwoven Brassard Cotton, 3 red towels: each 21 x 15″, 3 plaid towels: each 28 x 17″

: Taylor Orr (Eastern Michigan University- School of Art & Design / Fibers ) Sheepskin, 2019, sheepskin & beads, 24″ x 18″ x 4″

: Dominique McNeal (Kendall College of Art & Design / Fashion Studies) Earthenware Off The Shoulder Beaded Evening Gown, 2020, appliqué, beading, feathers, tulle, polyester stretch satin, 60″ high x 22″ wide (44″ circumference).

: Ashley Leon (University of North Texas / Studio: Fibers) Untitled, 2019, cotton and plastic, 12″ x 9″ x 6″ Photo credit: Amie Adelman

: Tauryn Teti (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Textiles & Material Studies) Exposed, 2019, nylon mesh, thread, polyfil, wood, twine, acrylic paint, 36″x24″x50″

: Haley Lykins (University of Missouri / School of Visual Studies: Fibers) Patchwork Poses, 2019, Embroidery on handmade paper, 8.5″ x 12″

: Megan Taylor Dunn (Kent State University /School of Art: BFA Textiles) Untitled, 2019, linen, wire, woven, approximately 60″ x 12″ x 8″.

: Olivia Edginton (Massey University College of Creative Arts / Bachelor of Design: Textiles) .tactile, (2019), NZ carpet wool, primary tufting backing (cotton), glue and cotton canvas. 1.5m x 2m

: Sabrina Kindervater (Fine Arts Center / Visual Arts: Fiber) Girl Breathes, 2019, fabric and thread, 16″ x 16″.

: Tobi Edwards (William Paterson University of New Jersey / Studio Art BFA Art Graphic & Interactive Design) Italian Romance. 2020. Fabric, Dye, Laser Digital print, Paper, 12″H x 18″W

: Yena Park (Cranbrook Academy of Art / MFA: Fiber) Desire. 2020. Foam and plastics. Approximately 36″ x 36″ x 24″

: Axel Steeno (UC DAVIS / Design: Fashion and Textiles) Apocalyptic Elegance, 2020, digitally printed cotton knit, spray paint, upcycled fake fur, one size

: Tina Marks (University of North Texas / MFA Studio Art: Fibers) Whispers, 2019, Cyanotype cotton with hand embroidery and traditional hand tailoring, 17″ x 11″

: Stephanie Singh (Sheridan College / Bachelor of Craft and Design, Textiles Major) NATURAL SURFACES COLLECTION. 2019/2020, Flax Papers: Tea, Marigolds, Blue Salvia, Roses, Peony, Lavender, Hosta’s & Pine Shavings. Eco-printed/Emersion dyed, Indigo, Cochineal, Black Walnut, Marigolds, Oak Leaves, Eucalyptus, Blue Salvia & Japanese Maple, 40″ x 40”.

Past Winners