The thought of solely concentrating on developing my passions and creative output within the fashion industry is an opportunity I believe I will find at MMU. I love experimenting with an idea and being as thorough as possible, being propelled by all types of inspiration from design, music and dance to nature and science. Given the chance to work with like minded people on real design projects and to further develop my creative abilities is something I know I will excel in.
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Currently for my course work I am focusing on intense emotions and that of fear and despair. I began by researching the psychology behind these emotions and found quotes from literature that express such a feeling. Following this I found artists which I felt defined anxiety. Francis Bacon’s “Study After Velazquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X” has inspired me to design this dress pictured. I feel his jagged angry brush strokes create a cage in which one is trapped in a the feeling of despair which I have tried to recreate in many tangled strips of the skirt.
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| I dyed strips of silk with ink and I am now making a bodice |
I studied the beetle Steirastoma brevis for the brief 'colour and patterns in wildlife' experimenting with colour, texture and pattern. By contacting different fabric suppliers in New york, Paris and London, i was able to decide what fabric was best suited to my brief. From here I decided on marino wool for felting as the bold colour was so effective.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
I made felt balls out of marino wool and layered them up to recreate the bright colours and depth of the chameleons textured skin. They are really effective and fun to make.
 Source: http://youngagropreneur.wordpress.com/2011/10/19/chameleon-breeding-agribusiness/ You could say that this chameleon was my muse... |
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