Expand and Contract

My Final Major Project revolved around the body and my passion for dance. It delved into the dynamic interplay between knitwear and movement, unravelling the dichotomy of freedom and constraint. My research began with the choreography of Wayne McGregor, Matthew Bourne and Martha Graham, paired with exploring movements I, myself, enjoy doing. To collaborate with local dancers was key to this investigation and led to some interesting shapes I could replicate in knit. This project encouraged me to challenge the conventional boundaries of knitwear, experimenting with materials to enhance or restrict movement.