Talking Textiles with Yemisi Ajayi
This week we’re talking textiles with Yemisi Ajayi who produces textile art for fashion and interior spaces including wearable arts, silk scarves and soft furnishings. Yemisi goes into more detail on the podcast about her process and her culture.
What do you make?
I am a textile artist, I produces textile art for fashion and interior spaces including wearable arts, silk scarves and soft furnishings.
Who do you make it for?
I produce my work for client who want one of kind product, eco-friendly fabric and want to showcase textile story in their collection.
Where are you located?
Philadelphia, PA.
When did you start making?
I started since 1991 in Nigeria and 2016 in Philadelphia PA
How long have you been making?
Thirty-one years.
What inspired you to make this?
I am inspired by the women who produce traditional pattern (adire) cloth using old techniques.
What makers inspire you?
Faith Ringgold, African American Artist.
What’s next for you?
I look forward to my exhibitions and collaborating with other artists.
What would you like to say to the maker community?
By working together we can build a strong maker community.
What was your favorite exhibit at the Faire?
I love them all but I like the Philadelphia art/craft makers.
What connections did you make at Maker Faire?
More clients.
What was the best moment for you as a maker?
Designing and producing works. And also exhibiting my works at art events.
Yemisi Ajayi online
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemisi-ajayi-4aa83714/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yemisi_art/
Website https://yemisiajayi.wixsite.com/website-9
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Arisimiart
Twitter https://twitter.com/yemisiajayi1
Email yemiart@yahoo.com
On the podcast: Talking Textiles with Yemisi Ajayi
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