Andrea Bossi
BIO
Andrea Bossi is a textile artist and creative from Mississauga, ON, focused on screen-printing and with a foundational background in apparel design and production. With a background as an Italian immigrant to Canada, Bossi was introduced to the craft of screen-printing in his teens and quickly found an expressive passion he wished to pursue. Learning and developing his textile knowledge and skills have been a continuous progressive journey in Bossi’s pursuit in apparel production, eventually bringing him to Sheridan’s Textiles program, and his sights for the future are set on continuing to pursue this career in screen-printing production.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
AVENUES OF FULFILLMENT
"Avenues of Fulfillment" delves into Andrea Bossi’s year-long exploration of fulfilment, captured in three 20" x 26" textile panels. These pieces, with themes of family, love, and self-actualization, echoing his Italian roots through hues from Lishkara Fabrics.
"Love" highlights gratitude, blending halftone family scenes against a Madeira backdrop. "Self-Actualization" documents Bossi’s journey and has different images of him growing up. Juxtaposing these narratives, "The Struggle" questions picture perfect fulfillment, advocating for gratitude and purpose.
Using Japanese Arashi Shibori and discharge techniques with screen-printed motifs, these panels combine technical learning and introspective insights, inviting viewers into Bossi’s perspective on fulfillment.
FEATURED Work
Title: Avenues of Fulfillment
Dimensions: 70 x 26 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Screen-Printing, Shibori/Arashi, Discharge
Title: Love
Dimensions: 20 x 26 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Screen-Printing, Shibori/Arashi, Discharge
Title: Self-Actualization
Dimensions: 20 x 26 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Screen-Printing, Shibori/Arashi, Discharge
Title: The Struggle
Dimensions: 20 x 26 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Screen-Printing, Shibori/Arashi, Discharge