Role
Casual Academic
Institution/Country
Curtin University, Western Australia
Topic
Interlacing the Known and the Unknown: Lace, ancestry and practice-led research
Biography
Molly Ryan is a creative practitioner, researcher, and educator focused on understanding people's relationships with textiles through practice-led research. Molly explores screen-printing, machine embroidery, upcycling, natural ink and dye production to realise the creative potential of pre-loved materials.
Molly directs a depth of knowledge into her studio practice, her skills honed throughout a Master of Research (Fine Arts) (2023) and a Bachelor of Arts (Fashion) (2020). Molly’s passion for innovation is evidenced through her role as a Casual Academic -Fashion and Design at Curtin University, and as a co-founding director of Fibre Economy, a social enterprise addressing textile waste.