About:
My name is Lena Balderas, I graduated 2023 with a BDES in Industrial Design from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Born in Portland, Oregon, currently residing in Vancouver, BC.
My work is driven by material exploration and playful intervention, rethinking how things are made and how materials are used to challenge design processes. I am interested in the intersection of traditional craft and industrial design.
I have experience with materials like clay, textiles and wood. I often use found objects for material and form inspiration and I use photography as a tool for observation and curation.
My creations often incorporate a colorful/playful and sculptural approach.
Interests:
Material Culture, Material Curation, Material Practice, Textiles, Sewing, Fashion, Ceramics, Product Design, Spacial Design, New Craft, Critical Design, Repurposing, Sustainability
Exhibitions:
2023 / Knitting Needle Bowls / Interior Design Show Vancouver, Prototype at IDS/ Vancouver Convention Center
2023 / Knitting Needle Lamps and Bowls/ Store front display/ Bellini’s PDX
2023 / 4 Doors Collective pop-up exhibition / TAPEWORM Host House
2023 / Living Objects / The Show / Emily Carr University of Art + Design
2022 / Ceramic Sculpture / Big & Small / Emily Carr University of Art + Design
2017 / Atomic Tea Set/ Oregon Potters Association, Ceramic Showcase / Oregon Convention Center
2017 / Atomic Tea set / Scholastic Art Awards, Scholastic Golden Key Exhibition / Pacific Northwest College of Art