I'm a designer, creator, and aspiring dancer living in New York City.
A headshot of Evan Durkin. Evan is an Asian man and has long black hair. He is wear a purple shirt and is looking at the camera.

Things I'm Creating

A photograph of a t-shirt designed by Evan Durkin. The shirt is white with a black colored geometric figure in the center of the shirt. The shirt is set against a blurred floral backdrop.

E.WAAAH Shop

E.WAAAH is the name of a web shop that I created to sell t-shirts, totes, and other items that I create. I designed and co-wrote the website using React and Next.js.

Check it out! I'll be launching some new items soon.
ewaaah.shop
A photograph of a laser-cut box designed by Evan Durkin. The box is made of plywood and the exterior is decorated with floral and natural scenery. The box is sitting on a yellow table.

Printmaking

I have been exploring different forms of printmaking including silkscreen, risograph, and even laser-cut prints. I really enjoy mixing digital designs with more tactile materials.
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The box pictured in this photograph is made from a laser-cut onto plywood. I designed the exterior of the box, which is modeled after a 17th century embroidered shawl that I saw in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection online.
A photograph of Evan Durkin's hand holding a small black-and-white photograph. The photograph that he is holding shows a park with a tree in the center of the image.

Photographs

Before I studied web development I studied photography and the fine arts. I still take photographs and do different things with them. The photograph that I'm holding is from the instant-film that Fuji FP no longer produces. I have a large collection of photos on this type of film that I have been digitizing.

Things I Crave

I started taking pole dancing lessons in 2019 as an alternative way to exercise, but also to incorporate some creative movement into my life.

I have been totally hooked every since my first class and now I've been taking lessons long enough to enjoy a community of other people who pole dance. I've also gained a lot more confidence and understanding about my capabilities!
I'm constantly looking at textiles and I enjoy designing patterns for different forms. I've worked with digital embroidery, weaving, and printing on fabric.

These are pictures of a few recent textile projects that I have worked on, along with an image of lace from a museum catalog that continually inspires me.
A digital embroidery framed in a brown wooden frame. The embroidery is made up of small squares of different colors that form a geometric pattern. A photograph of of an embroidery inside of a digital embroidery hoop. The embroidery is a geometric patter that make a fence-like structure. In the bottom left corner, a hand is visible, holding a small pair of scissors.A photograph of a book spread showing some lace. Along the bottom, there is a hand resting on top of the book.Three different woven bands sit on top of a table. Each of the bands was woven on an inkle loom by Evan Durkin. The bands are different colors and each one has a different pattern.
Photography is a huge source of inspiration for me in different ways. Whether it be taking photographs, or looking at photobooks, I'm always happy to look at images.

This is a photo I took while traveling in Greece last summer. Here, I was on my way back from climbing Skaros Rock in Santorini.
A photograph of a hand holding a flower. The hand is in the center of the photo holding a pink flower. In the background is Skavros Rock in Santorini, Greece.
I'm new to web design, but I'm thrilled to be learning about web development tools and digital design.
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If you'd like to work with me on something, I would love to hear from you!