Jill Stoll

Jill Stoll’s making epitomizes boundless creativity at the intersection of art and sustainability. From painting and collage to textiles and photography, she approaches each medium as a means of exploring resourcefulness, transformation, and connection. Her work draws inspiration from materials the world has too much of: cardboard, plastic bottles, and cat’s claw, an invasive vine in southeast Louisiana.

Jill’s artistic path began at Interlochen Arts Academy, where she studied under Lina Dean. Dean’s mentorship sparked a lasting fascination with weaving, instilling both technical fluency and a deep artistic ethos.

She earned her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, a formative experience that deepened her conceptual approach to pattern, structure, and materiality. Today, she is a Professor of Practice in Design at Tulane University’s School of Architecture and Built Environment, where she shapes the minds of emerging creatives. Her teaching bridges analog craft and digital tools, examining the relationship between woven structures and pixel-based systems.

Through the methodical deconstruction and reassembly of cardboard, I transform everyday materials into intricately woven artworks that reveal the often overlooked beauty and potential in discarded objects. This body of work reflects my commitment to both artistic innovation and sustainability. These pieces not only embody an environmentally conscious approach but also serve as a personal audit of my consumption patterns, using the medium to explore and critique consumer culture.