Yemi Awosile
Yemi’s work is informed by cultural insights expressed primarily through textiles and printed matter. The broader scope of her practice bridges design and visual arts through social interventions.
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Yemi Awosile is a designer living and working in London. Her work is informed by cultural insights expressed primarily through textiles and printed matter. The broader scope of her practice bridges design and visual arts through social interventions.
Recent projects include collaborations with Tent Rotterdam, Tate Gallery, Contemporary And (C&) magazine and the British Council. Her investigation into materials can be seen in the V&A Museum textiles handling collection. She was recently commissioned to produce two permanent public artworks in London due to be completed in 2022.
Yemi trained as a textile designer at the Royal College of Art and Chelsea College of Art. She is currently an Associate Lecturer teaching on Studio Practice in year 2 of BA Design.