Lauren Yeager is a textile artist with a particular interest in studying and preserving traditional garments and embroidery. This led her to studying with the Royal School of Needlework in the UK, and later with the Japanese Embroidery Center and Ecole Lesage as well. She has a BFA in Fashion Design from Columbia College in Chicago, and has received multiple awards for construction and design in costume and in hand embroidery, including three DCASE individual artist grants from the City of Chicago.
Before coming to SFSNAD, Lauren worked as a production assistant for visual artist Nick Cave in his Chicago studio, building soundsuits for museum installations and private collections. She has extensive experience as a freelance artist and designer, assisting in costume production for various performances and competitions, in addition to public exhibitions of her work.
Projects by Lauren:
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Lemon Branch by Elba Embroidery
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Castor Bean Whitework by Elba Embroidery
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California Quail by Elba Embroidery
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Lady and Unicorn Tapestry Inspired Box by Elba Embroidery
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17th Century Garden by SFSNAD
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18th Century Embroidered Pocket by SFSNAD (silk threads)
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18th Century Embroidered Pocket by SFSNAD (cotton threads)
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Strawberry Spray tea towel by SFSNAD
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Forest Mushroom tea towel by SFSNAD