About me
I am a textile practitioner specialising in embroidery, mixed media and print. My recent projects have been based around surrealism as I enjoy creating a surrealist atmosphere whether that be through installation, product design or interior.
Projects
- Cloud 61Cloud 61 is based around the sky and the environment within. The title 'Cloud 61' was inspired by how many images I photographed of the sky. The project again focused on surrealism but explored how the colour and atmosphere of the sky can effect ones mood. Using my primary research I was able to develop digital drawings ready to create engraved samples from the laser cutter. I used mirrored acrylic and clear cast acrylic to create my samples as I began to explore the concept of hard meeting soft
- Escape to Fairy LandThis project was based around Shakespeare's 'A MidSummer Night's Dream' and specifically 'Introduction to Fairy Land'. After conducting research into this story I was intrigued by the ideas of surrealism present however I wanted to take a different approach to this and experiment with a gothic and eerie theme. I used objects to create drawings and developed them into final prints. Whilst doing this I began seeing faces within my drawings and developed them further into characters or as I call t
Work history
Sales AssistantSuperdry
United KingdomPart Time
Skills
- Embroidery
- Laser Cutting
- Laser Engraving
- Laser Etching
- Digital Embroidery
- Screen Printing
- Beading
Education
Textiles in PracticeManchester School of Art
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignCheshire College - South & West
- Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
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