Emilka Wolniewicz

Emilka Wolniewicz is a Continuing Studies Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Fiber and Material Studies Department. She holds an MFA from SAIC and dual undergraduate degrees in Nutrition and Human Physiology from the University of Minnesota. Her work bridges art, fashion, and consumer culture critique.

• MFA: School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2020)
• B.S./B.A.: University of Minnesota (2015)

Her research explores fashion theory, materiality, and consumerism through textiles, embroidery, and mixed media. Key themes include commodity culture, temporality, and the intersection of art with everyday objects. Her practice employs collage, digital weaving, and conceptual text-based techniques to challenge textile utility norms.

Recent exhibitions include works at the International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago Food Justice Summit, and Gene Siskel Film Center. She teaches courses on patternmaking, sewing fundamentals, and fashion design innovation, emphasizing historical context and contemporary industry trends.