Visual Art + Tech
Stevens Institute of Technology
BY RILEY ROSA
whhaa t
wha t ?
i don't know
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please talk.
help please.
don't cry.
Rileys Lost.
CREDITS
Directed, edited, written, shot and performed by Riley Rosa
Quilts, costumes, and props fabricated by Riley Rosa
Thesis Advisor: Nicholas O'Brien
Capstone Supervisor: Chris Manzione
PINK TILES
Quilt pattern inspired by my bathroom floor and the things I found in it, free motion quilted twice.
HIDDEN PILES
Quilt inspired by everything I've ever hidden, with fabric sourced from my old clothing, scraps, and donations from Samantha Rosa.
DREAMY CHILD
Quilt inspired by experiences from my past, hand beaded and hand embroidered.
RILEY LIES
Quilt suit fit inspired by my comfort outfit, made entirely of pocket squares provided by Richard Rosa.
SPECIAL THANKS
Stevens College of Arts and Letters for materials funding, Rapeepan Kung Touch-Phong for additional fabric funding, Lainie Fefferman for teaching me how to recreate the techniques of Alvin Lucier's "I Am Sitting in a Room", Mom for the beautiful and informative documentation of my childhood, Richie Rosa for the conversion of our home videos to digital, Alex Jordan Khan for four special buttons, whatadrag.co.uk for the perfect eyebrow cover tutorial, Melanie Ham for the "Your First Quilt" tutorial that began my quilting journey, Fire Mountain Gems, Lemonhead Glitter, Play, and Gymboree. This project would not have been possible without the emotional support, distractions, and constructive criticism of Kit Touch-Phong, Richie Rosa, Jasmine Hoagland, Bey and Zoey.