Studio
Izzy Hessler (b. West Chester, PA) is a designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her multi-disciplinary practice has a core focus in textile development, born out of a curiosity for fiber science, sustainable textile engineering, and environmental design.
She received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fibers and Material Studies at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and is currently working as a textile dyer and developer for Dyenamix, Inc. in New York City.
Specialties Include:
- Textile Design & Development
- CAD: Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Screenprinting & Repeat Patterns
- Garment Design & Construction
Features
2024-18th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, William Way LGBTQ+ Center, Philadelphia.
2023- BFA Thesis Exhibition: Everything Under, Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery, Philadelphia.
2023- Temple University F&MS Senior Exhibition (Co-Curated and Exhibited Work), Philadelphia.
2023- William Way LGBTQ+ Center 2nd Art Student Biennial: The Last Time We Spoke You Said You Were Not Here…I Saw You Though, Philadelphia.
2023- Message Received, Temple Contemporary Gallery, Philadelphia.
2023- Bouquet of Nonsense, Philadelphia.
2022- Cherry & White Access Gala, The Met Philadelphia.
2022- Temple of Joy, Philadelphia.
2022- In Bloom, Philadelphia.
2022- Flags and Banners, Temple University, Philadelphia.
2022- Temple Scientista Art Gallery, Philadelphia.
Work
2023- Present: Textile Development and Dyeing - Dyenamix Inc., New York, NY.
2023: Visitor Services, Exhibition Installation, and Printmaking Workshops - The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, PA.
2021- 2022: Studio Assistant in Fibers & Material Studies - Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia, PA.
2022- 2023: Co-President - Tyler Fiber Arts Guild, Philadelphia, PA.
2019- 2023: Partnerships and Strategy Committee, Art Partnerships - Not My Generation USA, National Youth Gun Violence Prevention.
2020: Campaign Fellow - Ed Markey for U.S. Senate, Boston, MA.
2019-2020: Lead Organizer - March for Our Lives, Emerson College, Boston, MA.
Education
2023: BFA in Fibers and Material Studies, with Cum Laude at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
2018-2020: Studied Political Communication, Peace and Social Justice at Emerson College, Boston MA.
Contact
Brooklyn, NY
isabelbhessler@gmail.com
610.350.9676