Exhibition of textiles with identity
On April 1, in the General Auditorium of the University, the inauguration of ARDIS 2021 took place, an international event organized by CIDAP, the Inter-American Center for Crafts and Popular Arts in collaboration with the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Art.
In this edition, it was called to think about the world of textiles from artisan production and the design of textiles and clothing in relation to contemporary production with identity.
The Rector of the UDA, Francisco Salgado, in his welcoming remarks, stressed the value of the close relationship between the UDA and CIDAP that strengthens the vision of social commitment that the University has with the improvement of the quality of life of artisans .
Fausto Ordoñez, director of CIDAP, highlighted the importance of the academic endorsement of the University in international conferences and workshops.
Genoveva Malo, Dean of the Faculty, stated that to speak of design and crafts “is to speak of a duo with a soul, it is to live culture in one of its most loaded manifestations of the noble traces of human endeavor, such as creating symbols, objects , artifacts, ways of living, producing, ways of weaving life and transforming our habitat ”.
The inaugural event featured a fashion show and an exhibition of experimental clothing and textiles; Emerging designers, experienced designers and students participated.
"Our career in Textiles and apparel, pioneer in the country, unique in the city, has become a benchmark for designers who have given name to a new profession that was built on the solid foundations of identity," said the Dean.
Silvia Zeas, Coordinator of the Textile and Clothing Design career, who was in charge of the organization, said that the concept was to present typical catwalk outfits, casual fashion and conceptual fashion on a stage full of color, fabrics and textures.
The costumes were designed and made by Ismael Jiménez, Diego Peña, Marcela Cedillo, Silvia Zeas and Cristian Jarama, as well as four students with conceptual costumes from the seventh cycle of the race.
In the gallery of the Faculty a sample of textile pieces was installed that was visited by those who attended the event and remains open for those who wish to admire this important work of the students. This sample collects experimental works that explore traditional weaving techniques with new materials that were collected from the immediate environment.
UDA Correspondent
