Megan-Ilene

Meet the Artist

• About This Artist

  Megan-Ilene was started in 2016 by Artist and Designer, Megan Lagueruela. Megan-Ilene is a zero waste, biodegradable clothing brand and Megan is a fiber artist who makes clothes.

• Q&A With This Artist

  Q: Tell us how your work is made.

  A: All materials used are completely biodegradable and many are organic (no pesticides are used to facilitate growing or harvesting). All dyes used are either natural or low impact synthetic with a focus on low immersion techniques to prevent water waste and are safe for our city water reclamation.

  Q: What makes you passionate about the medium and materials you work with?

  A: The color and texture! I love creating tactile things that you feel good wearing.

  Q: What is something unique or unexpected about you or your work?

  A: All patterns are either designed to prevent textile off-fall or any fiber waste is reconfigured, reused or revitalized creating a closed loop, zero waste system.

  Q: Craft can bring with it the experience of delight and moments of wonder in the making process. How does wonder play a role in your practice?

  A: I weave intuitively so wonder is paramount in my process. I have to have an open mind and come to my loom with humbleness. Each piece is unique, using one of a kind materials and impossible to recreate.

  Q: Is there a person in your life who inspires your work or who has helped shape your artistic practice?

  A: My partner helped me take the leap from hobby to full time artist and is my biggest fan. Having him support me is the only reason I can do this.