Olivia Balle

Olivia Balle is a creative based in Auckland, NZ. Olivia completed her Honours Degree in Textile Design in 2016 at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand.

With a diverse range of skills, including but not limited to, digital and screen print, embellishment, weave and knit, textile designer Olivia Balle specialises in fashion and textiles for the body. Using traditional textile processes within a contemporary context, Olivia’s unique and bold work reflects her love for maximalist aesthetics. Olivia’s strengths lie in her extensive knowledge and love of colour, her ability to push boundaries through the use of unconventional materials and a ‘problem solving’ approach to design. An interest in costume design, the application of textiles within a fine art context and also high fashion has resulted in a broad range of projects completed over the years. This includes co-founding a successful streetwear label plomandballe which has garnered her valuable business skills and knowledge. In early 2017 Olivia embarked on a Prime Minister's scholarship to India for a sustainable fashion and textiles study tour, furthering her knowledge and passion for craftsmanship, sustainable practice and how the two interlink. Olivia has since found her place in the world of Film and TV, refining her skills as an Art Finisher over the last 5 years both in New Zealand and the UK.

Contact:

oliviaballe11@gmail.com