T H E C O L O U R S O F J A P A N
Being from a foreign background myself, I have been more intrigued to explore different cultures. Having been bought up with a lot of family values and traditions, it has interested me in finding out about other cultures and their cultural values and traditions. 'The colours of Japan' explores Japanese culture because it's such a distinctive culture that holds many unique traditions and is full of colour and pattern with a meaning.
CAD embroidery koi fish finished with hand beading details
CAD embroidery koi fish and waves using metallic threads
Laser cut petals and finished by embellishing them onto red heavyweight satin
Digitally printed fabric with hand beading
Digitally printed fabric with hand beading and own hand made acetate embellishments
CAD embroidered crane's details with trapped in red delicate feathers
Hand beaded design with own handmade acetate embellishments
Collaboration with fashion student in order to create a Japanese 'boy' bag from digitally printed denim
Fineliner drawing of feathers representing the cranes feathers
Stencil cut koi fishes
Painted patterns of Japanese kimono patterns
Painting of a crane combined with waves
Painting of a crane combined with waves
Painting of a crane
Watercolour painting of koi fishes
Quick sketch of the wave
Quick sketch of a Japanese koi pond
Fineliner drawing of a Japanese pagoda