Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Proposal for body of work MA textiles
The MA Textiles course at Nottingham Trent University" is a place to explore all aspects of textile Art in its broadest sense encompassing art and design and craft practice gaining new knowledge using critical debate with other students from different Art and design backgrounds"(http://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/textiles/ma/). Developing a far broader and more technical understanding of modern technology, using up to date photographic printing practice, CAD and illustrator, Shima Seiki knitting machinery and industrial embroidery machines would be my main practice and intention.
My proposal for completed art work would be expressing and proving copyright via sketch book, story boards and illustrations. To develop a cohesive range of artisan products and fashion illustration development and resource materials and present at a Masters of Art level to achieve the credited certification.
Heritage and Artisan believes would be a continuing practice theme entwining each piece within an ever expanding body of work to become a working professional. Looking deeply at the deconstruction of fashion and its' directional style and mood development through the understanding of globalization of the next decade and beyond. Vintage inspired developments of embroidered /patch work detailing using organic fabrics up cycled materials for an eco conscious clothing range. Developing new and contemporary techniques including leather and metal work incorporating organic materials/ rock crystals/and up cycled materials. I will be exploring contemporary aspects of my continuing practice gaining new knowledge using critical debate with other students and exploring a deeper awareness of the technologies of illustration, portfolio development and working drawing exploration within the soft ware packages of Illustrator and photo shop.
My working practice is part of a new generation of eco friendly designer Artisan based product range which is becoming increasingly popular with many people wishing to save the planet from unnecessary pollution. My fabrics and buttons will be vintage were possible or retro vintage. My yarns would be natural fibres recycled from my previously run designer studio space or other resources of an eco conscious basis. I would be developing an ethical fashion collection from fibre production to the finishing stitches using sustainable fabrics and fibres, vintage buttons and fabric to be used to create artisan pieces of fashionable desirable choices for a consumer market. Ethical fashion philosophy is simple. The people involved in this inspiring eco sound fabric and fashion industry believe that fashion should be ethical and not just beautiful. Ethical fashion philosophy embraces the concept of creating beautiful designs with ethical production practices.
The outcomes and critical evaluations of completed works will be reflective of eco conscious values within the construction and ethos and contextual and theoretical constraints of the projects undertaken.
My aspirations are to develop from my prêt-a-porter ready to wear career and transcend into a haute couture level of product design encompassing more theoretical Art and Design influences to increase the level of design standard for my own working practice. In order to create new woven embellished fabrics and knit/crochet/lace beadwork/print and weave. My intention is to gain a more coherent identity as a working designer exploring other Art and Design disciplines and combining these into my work, adding more interest and uniqueness. Working within other disciplines and within small Artist based groups to engage within the Arts world and possible Gallery pursuits to encourage an awareness of the creative arts within the local and far reaching communities within the UK and abroad. I would like to follow on from my MA course to a Research Course to develop my illustration techniques within the Computer aided design soft ware packages and technical developments with the technology side of illustration and design development including my ability to illustrate within classic media. My inspirations are to apply to the Royal College of Art via the Arts and Humanity funding schemes and to study illustration through fine Arts based research course.
My proposal for completed art work would be expressing and proving copyright via sketch book, story boards and illustrations. To develop a cohesive range of artisan products and fashion illustration development and resource materials and present at a Masters of Art level to achieve the credited certification.
Heritage and Artisan believes would be a continuing practice theme entwining each piece within an ever expanding body of work to become a working professional. Looking deeply at the deconstruction of fashion and its' directional style and mood development through the understanding of globalization of the next decade and beyond. Vintage inspired developments of embroidered /patch work detailing using organic fabrics up cycled materials for an eco conscious clothing range. Developing new and contemporary techniques including leather and metal work incorporating organic materials/ rock crystals/and up cycled materials. I will be exploring contemporary aspects of my continuing practice gaining new knowledge using critical debate with other students and exploring a deeper awareness of the technologies of illustration, portfolio development and working drawing exploration within the soft ware packages of Illustrator and photo shop.
My working practice is part of a new generation of eco friendly designer Artisan based product range which is becoming increasingly popular with many people wishing to save the planet from unnecessary pollution. My fabrics and buttons will be vintage were possible or retro vintage. My yarns would be natural fibres recycled from my previously run designer studio space or other resources of an eco conscious basis. I would be developing an ethical fashion collection from fibre production to the finishing stitches using sustainable fabrics and fibres, vintage buttons and fabric to be used to create artisan pieces of fashionable desirable choices for a consumer market. Ethical fashion philosophy is simple. The people involved in this inspiring eco sound fabric and fashion industry believe that fashion should be ethical and not just beautiful. Ethical fashion philosophy embraces the concept of creating beautiful designs with ethical production practices.
The outcomes and critical evaluations of completed works will be reflective of eco conscious values within the construction and ethos and contextual and theoretical constraints of the projects undertaken.
My aspirations are to develop from my prêt-a-porter ready to wear career and transcend into a haute couture level of product design encompassing more theoretical Art and Design influences to increase the level of design standard for my own working practice. In order to create new woven embellished fabrics and knit/crochet/lace beadwork/print and weave. My intention is to gain a more coherent identity as a working designer exploring other Art and Design disciplines and combining these into my work, adding more interest and uniqueness. Working within other disciplines and within small Artist based groups to engage within the Arts world and possible Gallery pursuits to encourage an awareness of the creative arts within the local and far reaching communities within the UK and abroad. I would like to follow on from my MA course to a Research Course to develop my illustration techniques within the Computer aided design soft ware packages and technical developments with the technology side of illustration and design development including my ability to illustrate within classic media. My inspirations are to apply to the Royal College of Art via the Arts and Humanity funding schemes and to study illustration through fine Arts based research course.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Winter 2010
A new an inspiring season is upon us.It will be interesting to be working with recycled yarns and materials to create organic vintage inspired collections of accessories.Taking influences from Native American Crafts and fusing this with a contemporary edge to give reason and understanding to the world around us.Serenity.........
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Asymetrical knit dress coat.
www.etsy.com/shop/originalsampleA beautiful asymetrical femmine long knit coat with a geargian style neckline and 3/4 short bell sleeve.This coat wraps around and ties or can be worn loose.It is made from pure new wool and is a navy with a fleck running through it.The size of the sample is med/large.It is available in a number of colours and sizes.Please convo me at the top of the page for more details.It can be worn as a knit dress as well as a long cardigan over dresses or trousers.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ma Application.
I have just been informed that I have an interview for an MA which is a Masters degree in Textiles.I will be pleased to go for an interview to explore the idea of working on new creative approaches to Art within a Textiles medium.
Monday, May 17, 2010
My interests.
Designing...How did you get started?
I can remember when in junior school if I painted or draw a picture.They would always end up on the walls of the corridor's and classrooms.I never draw just one picture I liked to draw a series based on colour,texture and theme.I was inspired by the great masters that I saw in Art galleries and books.
My mother went to Art college and I guess I was born with Artist genes.
I continued my desire to create by making numerous amounts of Clothes for my Cindy doll's and then followed this by making my own clothes.
I asked my mother to show me how to pattern cut when I was aged 5 years and have created clothes ever since.
The fashion direction which my career has taken can be affiliated to my parents as my mother was a former Fashion designer before she married my father.My father was the son of a statesman and a QC and therefore always dressed smartly and never dressed down.My fathers style of dress was accentually English aristocratic and classic.
I love to design with elements of classic and traditional bringing,colour shape and detail into a contemporary setting.
Embellishing and accessorising the classic's in dressing has always influenced my work.Creating designs with longitude and longevity has always been a strong influence. I am just returning to work after an extended maternity leave.My daughter is now in nursery school so I am wishing to re start,relaunch my former fashion career.Studying an MA would bring my portfolio up to date and it would help me re-establish myself within my career.
I can remember when in junior school if I painted or draw a picture.They would always end up on the walls of the corridor's and classrooms.I never draw just one picture I liked to draw a series based on colour,texture and theme.I was inspired by the great masters that I saw in Art galleries and books.
My mother went to Art college and I guess I was born with Artist genes.
I continued my desire to create by making numerous amounts of Clothes for my Cindy doll's and then followed this by making my own clothes.
I asked my mother to show me how to pattern cut when I was aged 5 years and have created clothes ever since.
The fashion direction which my career has taken can be affiliated to my parents as my mother was a former Fashion designer before she married my father.My father was the son of a statesman and a QC and therefore always dressed smartly and never dressed down.My fathers style of dress was accentually English aristocratic and classic.
I love to design with elements of classic and traditional bringing,colour shape and detail into a contemporary setting.
Embellishing and accessorising the classic's in dressing has always influenced my work.Creating designs with longitude and longevity has always been a strong influence. I am just returning to work after an extended maternity leave.My daughter is now in nursery school so I am wishing to re start,relaunch my former fashion career.Studying an MA would bring my portfolio up to date and it would help me re-establish myself within my career.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Proposed body of work.
Expressing and proving copyright via sketch book,story boards and illustrations.To develope a conhesive range of artisan products and fashion illustration development and resource materials and present at a Masters of Art level to achieve the credated certification.Researching the combination of classic and contemporary making unique and commercial designs timeless and wearable for a global market place.Hertiage and Artisan believes entwine each piece within an ever expanding body of work to become a working professional at the end of the course.
Looking deeply at the deconstruction of fashion and its' directional style and mood development through the understanding of globalization of the next decade and beyond.Vintage inspired development of embroidered /patch work detailing.Organic fabrics upcycled materials for an eco conscious clothing range.Developing a designer lead hand writing for a unique label.Developing new and contemporary techniques including leather and metal work incorporating organic materials/ rock crystals/and up cycled contemporary throw away waste products.In order to create new woven embellished fabrics and knit/crochet/lace beadwork/print and weave.
Spring/Summer capsule accessories collection featuring researched themes on Georgian nautical Maritime history influencing fashion through contemporary understanding of tribal globalization and it's impact on casual dressing chabby chic meets globe trotter travelling by sea inspired collection.Mixing pastel colours with highlights of strong flurencent stripes and tips,blending historical prints with sporty styling.An acollectic fusion of contemporary and historical themes.
Focusing on the human body form (muscles,bones)and wildlife skins feathers and furs,create and research form and structure in order to create fabrics and accessories.
Looking deeply at the deconstruction of fashion and its' directional style and mood development through the understanding of globalization of the next decade and beyond.Vintage inspired development of embroidered /patch work detailing.Organic fabrics upcycled materials for an eco conscious clothing range.Developing a designer lead hand writing for a unique label.Developing new and contemporary techniques including leather and metal work incorporating organic materials/ rock crystals/and up cycled contemporary throw away waste products.In order to create new woven embellished fabrics and knit/crochet/lace beadwork/print and weave.
Spring/Summer capsule accessories collection featuring researched themes on Georgian nautical Maritime history influencing fashion through contemporary understanding of tribal globalization and it's impact on casual dressing chabby chic meets globe trotter travelling by sea inspired collection.Mixing pastel colours with highlights of strong flurencent stripes and tips,blending historical prints with sporty styling.An acollectic fusion of contemporary and historical themes.
Focusing on the human body form (muscles,bones)and wildlife skins feathers and furs,create and research form and structure in order to create fabrics and accessories.
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