My textile practice is informed by my fine art background as well as textile techniques, such as Shibori. I enjoy working to a brief and generating work around a theme, usually for a specific exhibition.
Researching a topic is always fascinating and I like to spend time collecting images and materials and experimenting with the processes which will lead to the final pieces.
Latest Work
Perennial Personal Embellishment
Aprons
Masks
Gloves
Gowns
Hic Erat Newton
[June-July 2019]
Alchymia:
Newton tried to convert base metals into precious ones by combining substances and by use of the philosopher’s stone. He thought that alchemy occurred ‘dendritically’ i.e. that tree-like growths appeared and formed the transmuted or purified metal. I noticed a parallel with the creative process, which attempts to transform raw materials into a finished product or artefact.
Ceremonial Objects
Function Unknown [Autumn 2018-Spring 2019]
Pieces developed for the exhibition ‘Cultural Patterns’, inspired by the Oceania show at the Royal Academy, London.
The Planets – Mars & Neptune
Spring / Summer 2018
Life size costumes created for exhibition and catwalk show at Morley College celebrating the centenary of the composition of Gustav Holst’s Planets Suite.
