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TEXTILE DESIGN
As a textile design consultant, I bring over 15 years of weaving and textile
knowledge to projects across the globe.
MEKEKA DESIGNS
Mekeka Designs is a textile studio and design consultancy focused on handmade textiles from Uganda.
WOVEN DESIGN
Through design consultation, ideation, and prototyping, I develop innovative weaving collections using a variety of materials and techniques.
More images, On The Loom tab
NATURAL DYES
My interest in natural dyes includes product design and training workshops using locally sourced plant materials. I have recently taught in Armenia and Ghana.
OFF LOOM + SURFACE
My teaching and practice background includes:
-Basketry - Crochet
-Machine sewing - Embroidery
-Screen printing - Felting
and others.
PROJECTS | COMMUNITY
ON THE LOOM
As an experimental weaver and handwoven loom specialist, I explore traditional and non-traditional materials for new product design collections. As an interdisciplinary artist and community engagement specialist, I collaborate with weavers and community members to manipulate and build looms for functional, sculptural, and innovative applications.
STUDIO
EDUCATION and OUTREACH
I regularly work with institutions and organizations through workshops, lectures, and training programs. Visit my LinkedIn page (link below) for more details on my projects over the years.
DESIGN AND TEXTILE TRAININGS
I develop/advise training programs, country/technique specific design curriculum, and work collaboratively with artisans on product development.
INTERACTIONS|WORKSHOPS
I specialize in community outreach through the development of workshops and interactive arts and education based initiatives.
PUBLIC LECTURES
I bring design, global textile traditions, and contemporary approaches to creating into public lectures and presentations.
BARKCLOTH PROJECTS
Since 2005 I have been engaged with the cultural arts of Uganda - especially barkcloth! Click the link below for more about this work!ABOUT
I am an interdisciplinary textile artist and project developer who partners with local and international organizations to develop impactful engagement through interactive programs. I have developed numerous educationally-based trainings and outreach events with the goal of encouraging others to find new perspectives and value on a range of cultural and social topics. These have taken place with countries as diverse at Ghana, Kuwait, Scotland, Uganda, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
My national and international project based work includes the development of community engagement events, curatorial projects, professional trainings, product design, exhibition design, and hands-on workshops. As a former Principal Lecturer of Fibers at the University of North Texas, I worked over a decade developing curricula and teaching textile based courses while leading innovative initiatives including the development of the UNT Natural Dye Garden and partnerships
with local museums and arts organizations.
I have shown my artwork nationally and internationally in addition to lecturing at numerous international events and conferences including the Qurain Cultural Festival in Kuwait, European League of the Institute of the Arts, Textile Society of America Symposia, and Creative Dundee.
You can email me directly at leslihrobertson@gmail.com
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