Wonkworld

I use free-flowing, intricate, and repetitive designs stitched on whimsical monsters to destroy stress and anxiety. My art is purposefully therapeutic, evoking a meditative and relaxing response to emanate love, warmth, energy, family, and friendship. The colors used in my textile fabrics are mustards, sages, browns, emerald greens, and aqua blues. Fabrics such as textured velours, suede, fleece, and polyester knits allow for a soft to the touch sensory experience. The scale of the monsters represents the emotional baggage from life stresses but also provides a sense of comfort when immersed in them.

Bio

Allie Freiberg attends Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, where she expects to graduate in May 2022 with a BFA in Fashion and Textiles. Freiberg was born in Hong Kong and moved numerous times before college preparatory boarding school in Hardwick, Massachusetts at the age of fourteen. This transient and multi-cultural period challenged Freiberg to understand who she is and where she is from, at an early age. These existential questions and related mental anxiety are reflected in her artistic work. She confronts these challenges through intricate designs and whimsical approaches, achieving a sense of calmness. She brings illustration together with fashion and textiles, addressing anxiety, and finding calmness to navigate safely through the stress. This honest approach resonates, and her unique designs are cherished accomplishments that show there is a way to prevail.