Artist Biography
My name is Marty Ferland, I’m graduating from Endicott College with a BFA in Graphic Design. I began my creative exploration with photography and have kept it as a passion alongside venturing into custom apparel/clothing design. I love to explore my design boundaries and enjoy being inventive. I find inspiration through multiple mediums and different aspects of my environment whether organic or industrial. I have always been intrigued by the attitude of postmodern design, breaking the grid, and exploration of style with composition. Color is often an experimental aspect of my work, always looking to my surroundings for inspiration.
Thesis Abstract
The mission of Attic ‘98 is a new clothing resale startup to provide a curated collection of vintage streetwear apparel while combating the increasingly relevant issue of sustainability in the clothing industry. A sector of this brand is dedicated to the upcycling, redesigning, and support of young designers who redesign vintage apparel in both creative and progressive ways. The clothing industry today has a huge issue, almost 30% of the clothes manufactured today will never be sold or worn. Attic ‘98 tackles this issue head on through the resale of vintage items or the upcycle redesigning of vintage garments. Providing a platform for new designers to showcase their ideas, and serving as a way for the clothing community to expand into more sustainable consumer choices.