Joy Kampia O’Shell’s Food-Inspired, Crocheted Fashion

One thing nice about not being able to crochet to save my life is that there are thousands of other people out there who can, compensating for my ineptitude.

Joy Kampia is a graduate from Messiah College with a degree in Studio Art and an emphasis on textiles. She specializes in crocheted sculptures and wearable art, exhibiting them in shows all across the U.S.

“Because I enjoy the irony between subject matter and material, I have merged my favorite subject matter (food) with my favorite process (crochet). I love food too much to be satisfied with its transience; therefore I am driven to give it permanence through art. I am a passionate advocate for crochet as an art medium–going beyond its traditional uses and exploring its limitless possibilities. By taking both food and crochet out of their ordinary settings, I hope to challenge the viewer’s preconceived notions of their roles.”