Maya kaplan

I'm a fashion and accessories designer, and an acrobatic performance artist.
my work techniques combine innovative digital technologies with traditional craftwork.
I graduated with acknowledge if excellence from the Department of Jewelry and Fashion at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, Israel (B.F.A, 2022).
I was awarded academic excellence achievement prizes (2019-2022), the The footwear global award (2023), Andy Prize for Excellence in Craft (2022), the Meisler Prize for excellence design (2022), the Lockman Prize for Applied Arts (2021), as well as an outstanding merit scholarship from the America-Israel cultural foundation. Participated in the exhibition Expo Dubai (2022), in the couple exhibition "Operating Instructions" in Alfred Gallery, Tel Aviv (2022), the fashion festival “Fashionclash” in The Netherlands (2022), fresh paint art fair tel aviv (2023) and Jerusalem design week (2023).
As a gymnast and acrobat, I've always been fascinated by the human body. I examine the body's movement with accessories and clothing in my works. My work is driven by a desire to address a personal need and by the ability to communicate various issues that concern me.
I specialize in multidisciplinary design, focusing on 3D software (modeling, 3D scanning, and printing), patterning, sewing, footwear design and development, traditional leather craftsmanship, 3D fashion design, and graphics software.
As a creator, I advocate sustainable and customized production. I believe digital technologies can be a powerful tool for creating more sustainably, saving time and resources without replacing crafts.
https://www.mayakaplandesign.com/