Biography

Arouge Salim is a textile designer and researcher from Glasgow, based in New York. Her work explores the intricate placement of threads to create vibrant patterns and shapes. By blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches, she pushes the boundaries of what textiles can achieve. Her designs play with thread and colour to craft synthetic, illusion-like effects, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of textiles as a medium. Driven by a desire to redefine its possibilities, Arouge’s work challenges convention while celebrating the limitless potential of fabric and design.

Arouge earned her BFA in Textiles from The Glasgow School of Art in 2022 and is now in her first year of the MFA Textiles program at Parsons School of Design, where she was awarded a scholarship.

How the Award Helped

The Dewar Arts Award has enabled Arouge to pursue her MFA in Textiles at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, where she is currently in her first year. This opportunity has allowed her to delve deeper into her craft, creating work that challenges and redefines the boundaries of textile design.