This project focuses on Africa.
In-particular i looked at African tribes and body modification.
Sketchbook pages show my sampling in creating the textured neck piece and quick illustration show my corset detailing to embroider.
Fabric sample experimentation
Having been collecting pandora charms for a while i wanted to produce a screen printed design sheet incase anything ever happened to it.
Having lived in HongKong when i was younger i wanted to show my childhood photo growing up in a school in HongKong within my travel collage. I have layered up paper,fabric overlapping stitch in areas.
Detail with fragile lines
Hand and feet doodle.....how i have wonky fingers!
Fiddly linen pulled work. Nipping,pulling,picking and scrunching gave me this delicate material.
Fishing wire experimentation
Vintage stitch and watercolour exploration
inspired by Claire Cole's designs
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Within my work I have explored and experimented with a variety of materials and techniques, such as producing my own yarns. Hand and machine embroidery were also used along with different printing techniques. I have included different types of drawings, selecting the right colours and markings. These different types of drawings have been continuous line and analytical pencil drawings, translating drawings into stitch using reverse stitch embroidery. I have created my observational drawings to help me as part of my initial research which led me to develop and progress into samples.
Experimenting with different materials gave me the opportunity to discover what works best together. For example, when knitting with fishing wire to create a base for the embroidery so that the work can not only be displayed as a wall hanging, but can also be shaped to a sculpture. Dying fabric swatches has also given me the chance to get exact colour matches, so that I have a good understanding of colours and tones within my work. I’ve not only looked at surface textiles when using fabric manipulation, but also fashion textiles when making my African inspired neck piece.
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