I am a Mixed Media Textile Artist currently based in Manchester. I explore human interactions and habits as a basis - often looking at how much and what we consume and abstracting this through lively drawing. My practice is an amalgamation of both traditional and contemporary textiles - merging customary methods like quilting with colourful digital prints to create exciting large scale artworks that reflect my love for bold colours and shapes. I am currently undertaking a Creative Workshop Facilitator Internship with the National Saturday Club and I would like to pursue a career working with young people in the future as I believe there is a strong link between creativity and engagement and that children should be encouraged to express themselves in their own unique way.
Projects
- Happiness in The MundaneMy final project titled 'Happiness in The Mundane' draws inspiration from the items we carry in our bags daily. The COVID19 pandemic has caused life to feel mononotonous, however, I wanted to challenge this and show through expressive drawing and embroidery that there can be excitement in the every day - even if the only objects we carry are masks and hand sanitiser. My practice is an amalgamation of both traditional and contemporary textiles - merging customary methods like quilting with colour
- Scot Bod Mod'Scot Bod Mod' was initially inspired by corsets and the way in which they distort the body. I decided to further expand this and look into body modification in general. Throughout this project I included Scottish Cultural and Historical references to personalise the project and a piece of my heritage into my work. Through a combination of digital print and hand embroidery, I explored and experimented with repetition and surface.
Work history
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Textile ArtistHinglistextiles
Manchester, United KingdomFreelance
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Customer Care AssistantAndrew Wood Photography
Manchester, United KingdomPart Time
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Skills
- Time Management
- Embroidery
- Embellishment
- Digital Print
- Drawing
- Collaborating
Education
BA(Hons) Textiles in PracticeManchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom
I am currently a final year student, specialising in embroidery/mixed media.
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HND Fashion TextilesGlasgow Clyde College
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
I completed a 2 year Higher National Diploma in Fashion Textiles at Glasgow Clyde College. Through this, I used primarily screen print and embroidery. I graduated with an A.
Awards
Dorothy Bennison Embroidery AwardManchester School of Art
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Graduate Exhibition AwardManchester Craft and Design Centre