Photo and handmade brooch by Laura Plad
Bio
Laura Plad (she/they) is a multimedia artist and illustrator based in the Greater Boston area.
She is passionate about surface design and making repeat patterns that are bold, playful, and highly detailed.
In addition to pattern, Laura enjoys fashion and creating campy, glamorous, and hand-embellished garments and accessories.
When she’s not in the studio, she attends local drag shows and queer events where she finds her inspiration.
Education
Lesley University College of Art and Design
BFA in Illustration, Minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Sept. 2018 - May 2022
Summa cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
Awarded Presidential Merit Scholarship and Robert Kaufman Scholarship
School of Fashion Design (SFD Boston), June 2023 - present
Continuing education courses in garment construction, pattern drafting, French draping, and textile science
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