Naomi Rodriguez
Naomi "nomi" Rodriguez is 21 years old, miami-hialeah born and bilingual. a mixed-race Latina and an active interdisciplinary visual and fiber artist/designer. currently pursuing a BFA in Interarts Performance with a minor in Latina/o Studies at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.she uses narrative design and surrealist storytelling through textiles, technical design, and color. she focuses on portraying identity and engaging audiences through immersive experiences.
Fiber Arts
a love for fiber and textiles that transcends the boundaries of fashion and design that intertwine with afro-indigenous Latin America.
Publications
previously and currently publishing articles based in music or identity-based writing.
Production Design
Currently worked on multiple student productions as either Projection Designer, Assistant Designer, Hair/Makeup Artist, Lighting Design, or Costume Design.
Acknowledgments
FIBER ARTS
cyberpunk wearable (2022) cardboard and thioxed silk organza
road less taken. (2022) repeat pattern, hand dyed, heat and bond
silence in violence. (2022) yard screenprinted, hand dyed, heat and bond, embroidery
gender neutral fashion (2022).
what collectivity does the daughter of a darkskinned mother listen to (2023) hand-made garment
chains and links. (2023) crocheted mochila bag, synthetic hair
black sheep ceremony (2024).
Jose Celso Barbosa (2023).
PRODUCTION DESIGN (SELECTED)
PUBLICATIONS
MusicMecca
The News Stan(d) @
Fan To Band
Michigan In Color at
The Michigan Daily
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
School for Advanced Studies Class of 2021
The North Campus Deans’ MLK Spirit Awards
2024 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
RESUME
general
interdisciplinary
Interarts Showcase 2021
Nicole Denise White, Naomi Rodriguez, Katie Dutka, Eduardo Fernandez-Rey, Elaine Cho
Performer and Designer for Headlines
growing pains 2022
Music, lyrics, and book by Dana Pierangeli
Directed by Kendall Young
Projection DesignNominated for Excellence in Technical Achievement by Lime Arts Productions
Disrupted: A Senior Thesis 2022
Directed by Nicole Denise White
Lighting Design, Creative Collaborator
Latine Cabarey 2022
Directed by Sammie Estrella
Projection Designer, Performer
Next To Normal 2022
Directed by Alex Lee
Assistant Costume and Projection Designer
MUSKET's Little Shop of Horrors 2022
Directed by Sam Aupperlee
Makeup/Hair Designer
photos by ellie vice
If The World Ends Tomorrow, It's All Your Fault 2023
Directed and Written by Marta Frank, Maddie Vassalo
Lighting Designer, Tech Coord.
photos by ellie vice
The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin 2023
Directed by Aidan B. Jones
Makeup & Wig Designerphotos by cole carrico
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf 2024
Directed by Sarah Oguntomilade
Costume Designer
photos by ellie vice
Look What's Here 2023
Professor Scott Crandall
Set Designer, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Technical Coord.
MUSKET's Catch Me If You Can 2024
Directed by Sam Hendeman
Hair and Makeup Coordinator
photos by Georgia McKay
