Emily Bennison
Garment Making as a Practice of Freedom
As an Artist, Emily Bennison delves into the depths of memory and nostalgia through creating one of a kind storied garments. The body is a canvas for narratives woven with threads of personal recollections and collective experiences. Each creation is a testament to the beauty of diversity, a homage to the rich history of women sewers before her.
As a community fashion design educator, she strive for more than mere aesthetics; championing radical acceptance and inclusivity. Working with young people, Emily works towards a classroom where all bodies and identities are celebrated, where garments become a medium for empowerment and self-expression.
Fashion Design Work - Comfort Chronicles
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Comfort Chronicle's Look one
Fashion Design Wotk
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Comfort Chronicles look 2
Textile Work
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Okefenokee Swamp 1
Textile Work
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Okefenokee Swamp 2
Elementary Arts Sewing Projects
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Color Monster by Student at Mini Makerz
Middle School aged Sewing Project
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Patchwork Top by Student at Barrington Public Library
Highschool Age Sewing Project
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Pleated Jacket by Student at Project Open Door
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