Movement 2

The previous images of fabric were 'trying' to create a sense of movement, this range however are actually capturing fabric in motion. This feels like a huge leap from the last series of images - for the better. I really enjoy the blurred effect (although not originally desired) that occurred due to the focusing as the fabric was moving. My next step will be to try again in a different environment (maybe outdoors - this way my background will be more atmospheric) and then look at other objects for inspiration and capture their movement. 

Movement

My current design project is looking a movement within fabric, here are some of the images which will hopefully be the start of something very exciting. 

Felicity Brown; Manipulation

Felicity Brown graduated from the Royal College (Textiles) and launched her Autumn/Winter 2010 collection at London Fashion Week. The collection consisted of numerous garments adorning layers of ruffled silk which she had dip-dyed and pleated. Stockists such as Barneys (New York) and Liberty of London where amount the first to buy her debut collection. 

'Felicity Brown' the brand now produces 2 collections per year and is stocked in 15 countries worldwide. For more information please visit: www.felicitybrown.com

Kirsty Whitlock

Kirsty Whitlock graduated from De Montfort University in 2009 with a first class honours degree. Her work continues to push the boundaries of embroidered textiles and has most recently worked with everyday household items such as newspapers and plastic carrier bags, tackling our throw-away culture. 

See more of her work at www.kirstywhitlock.com

Made For Manchester - Asia Triennial II

ATM is a festival currently taking over our city centre - a cultural exchange between British and Indian artists exploring each others methods, traditions and lifestyles. Having exhibitions in 18 venues across the city makes it accessible to all. I was lucky enough to work with the Craft and Design Centre in Manchester's Northern Quarter to help set-up their contribution to the festival. Works from local artists that have either commissioned pieces or took part and worked in India is the main focus , artists include Alison Welsh (Course Leader for BA Fashion at Manchester School of Art), Lynn Setterington (Textile Artist and Senior lecturer of Embroidery at Manchester School of Art), CJ O'Neill, Steve Dixon, Amanda Ravetz, Lokesh Ghai, Sahil and Sarthak and Jane Blease.


Other venues include The Cornerhouse, John Rylands Library, The Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester Museum, The Manchester Art Gallery, The Whitworth Art Gallery, International 3, Islington Mill, CUBE Gallery, Piccadilly Train Station, The Castlefield Gallery, Holden Gallery, Manchester Cathedral, Madlab, Bury Art Museum, The Peoples History Museum, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and The Manchester Craft and Design Centre. 


For information please see: 
Asia Triennial Manchester 2011 and www.craftanddesign.com