Ann Chuchvara-cole
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Teaching
Teaching
Ann has a BFA in Ceramics from Grand Valley State University, and an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Colorado. Her additional artwork and experience lies in the exploration of Fiber and Material Studies with field specific knowledge of functional textiles. She has taught classes at Interlochen Center for of the Arts, Grand Valley State University, and Kendall College of Art and Design.
STUDENT WORK
textile DESIGN
Carpet design
Scott Group Studio
With 12 years of experience in designing, engineering construction and project managing hand-tufted custom rugs start to finish, Ann has designed for an expansive range of interior design projects. These range from high-end residential, boutique commercial spaces and private jets - including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gulfstream, Joan Behnke Architects, Billy Cotton, Bombardier and The White House.
Hand drawn original concept Silk and Wool - Seasonal Collection
Hand drawn original concept Silk and Wool - Seasonal Collection
Hand drawn original concept Silk and Wool - Seasonal Collection
Hand drawn original concept Silk and Wool - Seasonal Collection
Hand drawn original concept Silk and Wool - Seasonal Collection
Hand drawn original concept Silk and Wool - Seasonal Collection
Team lead on collection development for architect Joan Behnke
Joan Behnke Collection - Silk and Wool
The White House Family Dining Room. Design based on an Anni Albers weaving, worked directly with the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and designer Michael S. Smith to translate woven product into tufted carpet paying homage to the materials used by artist
The White House Family Dining Room. Silk, Worsted Wool, and Lurex
White House Diplomatic Reception Area. Design based on 50 State flowers. Worked closely with White House curator and designer to develop color palette. Silk and Wool
White House Diplomatic Reception Area. Silk and Wool
White House Diplomatic Reception Area. Silk and Wool
Worked directly with designer Billy Cotton to develop concepts into completed seasonal collection.
Billy Cotton Collection - Silk
Billy Cotton Collection - Worsted Wool and Silk
Billy Cotton Collection - Worsted Wool and Silk
Billy Cotton Collection - Wool and Silk
Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool - Rendering
Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool, Silk and Worsted Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Worsted Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Worsted Wool - Rendering
Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Seasonal Collection. Silk and Worsted Wool - Rendering
Seasonal Collection. Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Peter Marino Architects - Louis Vuitton, Shanghai - Silk and Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Seasonal Collection - Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Worsted Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Worsted Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool - Rendering
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool
Original Concept. Seasonal Collection. Silk and Wool - Rendering
PRINT DESIGN
Wallpaper designs
Eso studio
Eso Studio’s wallpaper collection, Biophilia, is a collection originating from imagery of naturally hand-dyed textiles.
fine art
Ann graduated with a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Grand Valley State University. After teaching for several years at the Interlochen Center for the Arts she chose to follow her interests in textile design and began work for a textile studio in Grand Rapids, MI designing luxury custom carpets. One of her most notable pieces was a carpet designed for the White House Family Dining Room based on a weaving by Anni Albers, commissioned by the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and designers for Michelle Obama. Ann maintains a national and international exhibition and residency record and her artwork focuses on the inconspicuousness and overlooked elements of nature’s fleeting splendor. Through her use of pattern and repetition, she accumulates ephemeral materials, highlighting significance in the insignificant. Eso Studio became an additional way to pay homage to the beauty inherent in natural materials and using them to enhance our daily surroundings.