Fabrications
Samantha Struzzieri
Illustration (School of Graduate Studies)
About this Item
- Title
- Fabrications
- Contributor Names
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Struzzieri, Samantha (Creator, Illustrator)
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Dittrich, Dennis (Thesis advisor)
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Miller, Anelle (Thesis advisor)
- Date
- 2023
- Summary/Artist's Statement
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Creating my thesis was combining the familiar with the unfamiliar. Before my graduate studies, I was primarily a painter with a fine art approach, and have always appreciated fun, beautiful patterns. Thinking about how to marry the two, expanding my skills at FIT by getting my MFA felt like the right move. I have broadened my textile knowledge, which has led me to design my own patterns. My visual thesis combines these two passions while also acknowledging the very special people in my life.
This body of work explores portraiture in both the literal and the abstract sense. Each pattern has been carefully planned to capture the essence and story of each person depicted. I have taken into account motifs, color scheme, and composition to cultivate each design. Some motifs are more literal, some are more symbolic. All imagery chosen reminds me of each person I love and their unique energies. I have also communicated with each person through this process to ensure the designs chosen resonated with them.
Using paint as my medium was an easy choice for me. Although each piece was meticulously planned digitally, I wanted them to have a more personal touch - returning to my roots. My passion for painting fuels my love for art, and painting will always hold a special place in my heart. While painting is natural to me, the tedious nature of painting a repeat pattern was not, and I felt that this combination of familiarity and challenge really elevated my work.
During this process, it was apparent how vastly unique each piece became. This variety was important to me - the individuals I chose each have a special place in my life and reflect a different type of relationship. My thesis has also given me the opportunity to explore new ways to design a pattern. I am immensely grateful for this experience and the opportunity to create a body of work that I am truly passionate about. - Medium
- Acrylic and Acrylic Gouache on Wood Panel
- Course/Degree Information
- Creation date: September 2022 - May 17, 2023
- Program/Degree: Illustration MFA
- Professor(s): Dittrich, Dennis; Miller, Anelle
- Rights
- In Copyright
- The copyright for this work is held by its author/creator(s). Usage of this material beyond what is permitted by copyright law must first be cleared with the rights-holder(s). This work has been made available online by the Fashion Institute of Technology Gladys Marcus Library strictly for research and educational purposes. If you are the copyright holder for this work and have any objections to this work being made available online, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
- Identifier
- FIT Repository ID: mi_000008
Citation
Struzzieri, S. (2023). Fabrications. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/123789
Struzzieri, Samantha. Fabrications. 2023. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/123789
Struzzieri, Samantha. "Fabrications." FIT Digital Repository, 2023. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/123789