Dettmann Designs

A queer fibers artist focusing on mixed-media and fine art practices, Al Dettmann (they/them) explores worlds of color, hand-painted textures, and patchwork surfaces. In the absence of verbal language, textiles have served as their tongue. Where gender and sexuality were too hard to explain, Al turned to fragments of fibers to speak on behalf of their lived experiences. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, they continue to grow their studio practice from seeds of curiosity that reflect our fragmented identities. While uplifting queer voices through art and design, their greatest passion is to constantly create wonders that inspire all of us to live our messy lives beautifully, boldly, and authentically.