graphic designer, art director, writer
Women Who Weave
2025
graphic design
“The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns, just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.” - Ada Lovelace
This piece is inspired by two textile artworks on display at the MET:
Euphemia Kichlein, Pictoral Quilt, 88 x 85.5 in.
(223.5 x 217.2 cm), 1832.
(223.5 x 217.2 cm), 1832.
Barbara Landis, Embroidered Sampler, 16.5 x 17 in.
(41.9 x 43.2 cm), 1827.
(41.9 x 43.2 cm), 1827.
Embroidered lettering from 19th century textiles reminds me of video game pixel typography from the 70s and 80s.
Ann McFarlan, Sampler with apocalyptic verse, 18 x 19.5 in.
(45.7 x 49.5 cm), 1827.
(45.7 x 49.5 cm), 1827.
Toshi Omagari, Arcade Game Typography,
published by Thames & Hudson, 2019.
published by Thames & Hudson, 2019.
I created a Google Sheets file to digitally recreate the letters from Landis’ embroidery.
Process Video #1
Process Video #2