Grounding Roots
I was accepted into an art competition called Design-a-Thon hosted jointly by Buffalo State University and New Era Cap, and placed into one of six teams of three: A graphic design student (myself), a fashion design student (Grace Maldonado), and a merchandising student (Holly Nagel.) Our project “Grounding Roots” won the competition, decided by judges who are employees of New Era Cap.
Over the course of 20 hours total, we utilized clothing provided by New Era Cap, to cut, fold, sew, spray paint, and glue together onto a mannequin to create a work that is more a sculpture than clothing.Over the course of 20 hours total, we utilized clothing provided by New Era Cap, to cut, fold, sew, spray paint, and glue together onto a mannequin to create a work that is more a sculpture than clothing.
This piece is meant to celebrate women establishing their roots in male-dominated fields, particularly the women who staked their place at New Era Cap such as Valerie Koch, and those succeeding in women’s sports leagues such as the PWHL and the WNBA. As well as up and coming female students like my two teammates and friends who authored this work.
