Goldenwood is proud to be sponsoring this unique event, envisioned and led by our inspiring friend Fiona Dieffenbacher, who is an Associate Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Design. This day-long immersive event, hosted by Parsons, is defined by a series of dialogues at the intersection of Fashion, Faith and Philosophy. For more details and to register… FREE and open to the public.
About this event
We all wear clothing…
We all have rituals…
We all are confronted with life’s biggest questions…
We invite you to join us as we explore the fascinating relationship between fashion, faith and philosophy. Framed by a series of questions led by scholars and faith practitioners from a variety of academic specialties and perspectives, these conversations aim to address misconceptions, presuppositions and contradictions at the intersection of these three fields.
PROGRAM*
*schedule and speakers subject to change
Morning session
9:00 – 9:30 | Gathering (Tea/coffee served)
9:30 – 9:35 | Welcome
9:35 – 9:40 | Musical Performance : Original Composition by Sam Gryzwa /Isle’r
9:40- 9:45 | Introduction to first session, Hazel Clark
9:45 -10:45 | DIALOGUE 1: Fashion
Key Question:
Fiona Dieffenbacher, Associate Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Design
Otto Von Busch, Professor of Integrated Design, Parsons School of Design
kien chu, cloth of stillness, Part-time Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design
Moderator: Hazel Clark, Professor of Design Studies and Fashion Studies
10:45-10:55 | Meditation : Muslim Faith based practice: Shireen Soliman
10:55 – 11:00 | Introduction to session 2, Father Andrew O’Connor
11:00- 12:00 | DIALOGUE 2: FAITH
Key Question:
Rev. Dr. Robert Covolo, Affiliate Asst. Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary
Shireen Soliman, Part-time Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design
Rev. Dr. Gail Davis DMin, Entrepreneur | Minister | Facilitator | Speaker
kien chu, cloth of stillness, Part-time Assistant Professor, Parsons School of Design
Moderator: Father Andrew O’ Connor, Saint Mary Grand Parish, New York / Founder, Goods of Conscience
LUNCH | 12:00- 1:00 pm with interactive activity
Afternoon session
1:00 – 1:05 | Introduction to afternoon session
1:05 – 1:10 | Musical Performance TBC
1:10 – 1:25 | Lectio Divina – Liturgical practice, Rev. David Kim, CEO and Co-founder, Goldenwood NYC
1:25- 1:30 | Introduction to session 3
1:30-2:30 | DIALOGUE 3: Philosophy
Key question:
Dr. Lucy Collins, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Fashion Institute of Technology
Dr. Gwen Grewal, Onassis Lecturer in Ancient Greek Thought and Language in the Department of Philosophy, New School for Social Research
Lisabeth During, Associate Professor, Social Science and Cultural Studies, Pratt Institute (TBC)
Moderator: Preeti Gopinath, Associate Professor of Textiles & Instructor, School of Practical Philosophy
2.30 – 2:35- Introduction to session 4
2:35 – 3:35 | DIALOGUE 4: Challenges
Key question:
Mark Larrimore, Associate Professor of Religion, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Otto Von Busch, Professor of Integrated Design, Parsons School of Design
Jessica Glasscock, Part-time Professor, Parsons School of Design
Moderator: TBC
3:35 – 3:40 | MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
3:40-3:45 – Introduction to session 5
3:45-4:45 | DIALOGUE 5: Opportunities
Key Question:
Father Andrew O’Connor, Saint Mary Grand Parish, New York, Founder of Goods of Conscience
Rev. Dr. Robert Covolo, Affiliate Asst. Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary
Fiona Dieffenbacher, Associate Professor of Fashion, Parsons School of Design
Moderator: TBC
4:45 – 4:50 | Musical Performance
Dave Douglas, Trumpeter, composer, educator , College of the Performing Arts, The New School TBC
4:50-5:00 | Closing reflections
