Artist Statement
The work I have created for my final year collection have been inspired by my photography of the sky. The photos were taken at different times during the day over a period of weeks. My main body of research contains mark-making, collage, and painting, which are reflected through my silhouette designs and textile samples. I focused on the texture of the clouds in the photos in particular in addition to the soft shapes they create. I also was inspired by the concept of what the opposite of these features could be, like geometric shapes and rough textures, I was intrigued about the contrast between these ideas and how they would combine. I applied these concepts through layering, fabric manipulation, print, and embroidery.
