Assignment 8: Final Photo Essay

Fantasy Sewn and Fastened To regulars at the Myraide on McKay, Mass Ambiguanus or Andrew might just be the friendly faces they see when ordering their morning coffee. But if you peel back past their chainmail jewelry, you might just come to uncover their artistic, philosophical, and conceptual nature. Andrew is a Montreal-based costume artist specializing in beadwork, crochet and chainmail pieces. They're originally from a small town in Ottawa, yet they wanted more and became accustomed to moving around. They have lived in Toronto, British Columbia, and Montreal. They've been making costume pieces since 2018 and have always been completely immersing themselves in realms of fantasy. As a kid, they spent much of their time playing video games, finding fantasy through the screen. Now, their escapism is through weaving, crocheting, and sewing costumes with personal meanings and stories woven into their fabric. They approach their work without the application of time, rende...