2026-2027 Past Exhibitions

Figured Cloth: From Sketch to Jacquard
Goodman Lobby
October 1 – 11, 2026

"Figured cloth" is a historical term for a textile with a pattern or motif woven directly into its structure during the manufacturing process, rather than printed or dyed on its surface. These textiles, also known as jacquard fabrics, are now developed using specialized textile design software. This exhibition showcased the jacquard fabrics designed by Textile/Surface Design students in the spring of 2026.

Figured Cloth highlighted the evolution of skills and the wide range of creative expression in the jacquard design course. Starting with hand-drawn and painted motifs, students then use weaving software as a tool to iterate, evaluate, and execute their designs. These textiles displayed the design, conceptual, and technical skills the Textile/Surface Design students have mastered to complete their work.

Special thanks to MTL Inc. for supporting the next generation of textile designers and weaving the fabrics in this exhibition.

 

Image: Natasha Jensen-Albo

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