About me
I am a hard working, creative, intelligent, self motivated individual. I am currently studying for my A levels, of which the most applicable for this course are A2 Textiles and BTEC Pattern and garment.
Influences to my work are fashion designer Mark Fast, paper and ceramics artist Katie Almond and drawing artist Cheeming Boey. More recently I have also been inspired by impressionism, specifically from Van Gogh and Monet.
This degree course in Manchester school of arts would be ideal for me because it would allow me to use exciting new equipment, techniques and skills, as well as allowing me to develop further my current skills to really advance my ideas and work. The atmosphere which was presented to me in the open day I attended was one of openness and progressiveness. I really feel that at Manchester school of arts I can attain my aspirations of becoming a successful designer with my own company.
My love for textiles came from early teen hood when I designed and created projects such as the decorative tunic which I created for my skill aspect within my bronze Duke of Edinburgh. This project in particular first encouraged me to experiment with new designs and techniques. I really enjoy designing and creating pieces with the new skills and techniques that I have acquired. I try to make pieces that are eye catching and different. The techniques and mediums that I most enjoy at the moment are: using paint; drawing; appliqué; cut through; and printing.
My hobbies include readings books such as those by Chris Ryan and Stephen King, long walks, cooking, decorating, and watching films such as Rush Hour, Tropic thunder and Priscilla Queen of the desert. I also enjoy visiting exhibitions and galleries such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Knit and Stitch show in London, New designers and the national gallery which gives me inspiration for my work.
This piece is from my A2 textiles natural form project. It’s onion shape was inspired by my use of onion stencils on my onion canvas. For the onion shape I enlarged an onion stencil and used Batik on patterned fabric and free embroidery with coloured threads to make it stand out and satin stitches to strengthen the edges. I also used appliquéd fabrics, plastic to give it a glossy feel similar to an actual onion, and beads and sequins stitched under a transparent plastic envelope to attract attention and be more interesting. For the background I also used appliquéd fabrics, stitching and patterned fabric and wadding behind the onion to give it a three dimensional effect.
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