Biography 

A multifaceted creative force, Nana Bediako stands at the intersection of fine art, fashion design, soft goods product engineering, bespoke tailoring, and is a dedicated educator, currently serving as a professor of tailoring and fashion design at Seneca Polytechnic.

Bediako has spent a lifetime exploring the vast realm of textiles, translating the language of fabrics into a visual symphony.

Bediako’s earlier works were oil paintings that pushed the boundaries of textile representation and the impact of the global fashion economy on society. Through the tactile dance of paint and brush, the paintings breathe life into fabrics, capturing the essence of cultural narratives and personal stories.

Badiako’s fashion and tailoring creations are a testament to a keen understanding of textile properties; sewing and tailoring skills that translate into garments not only to adorn the body but also tell a story for those seeking a deeper connection to the garments they wear.

In the realm of soft goods product engineering Bediako’s prototyping studio, protostitch.co Collaborates with industry leaders such as Canadian Tire, Mako Design and Invest, Swave Studio, and Working K9 to develop cutting-edge products that seamlessly integrate aesthetics with functionality.