Monday, October 31, 2011

Design Ideas




These are some design ideas from my current project. I have combined my connectivity ideas with the sporty functional aesthetic of Mother of Pearl to create these looks so far... and of course knitwear isn't knitwear without a pair of matching socks!

More exciting than Christmas



These are my first samples from our super duper Shima knitting machine. All forming their own version of connectivity with the last one taking inspiration from the geometric shapes of the spine. It was a good day.

KNIT

This is a knit sample I have developed so far inspired by my plaited research and knitted on a chunky domestic machine.

Sometimes its better when you cut and stick


One of my collages for my current design project. Collaging is my favourite past time.

Connections






I plaited my friends together. I think they enjoyed the experience.

The Jan Family


I found the Jan Family a few years ago now. They are without doubt my favourite source of inspiration and have proved so for my latest project. Their use of the everyday in a unique way is an idea which often finds itself in amongst my own work.

Hair Relationships




Our current project is self-iniated. I have chosen to design a capsule collection for the brand Mother of Pearl. I am basing it on the idea of connectivity inspired in particular by how the body interacts with itself and what surrounds it. I especially am intrigued by the potential of hair.

Happy Halloween



An Autopsy

Porte des Vanves: Flea Market



Nine am, its 4 degrees and I can't feel my toes. However finding such treasures as these beautifully crafted metal 1800 army men and similarly dated antique papers made such an ordeal worth while.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

The magic of Paris



Parisian street photography: artists Unknown



'To create is to be Remembered'






Palais de Tokyo



On a recent research trip to Paris I came across the modern art museum Palais de Toyko. An industrial space which is equally if not more inspiring then the exhibitions themselves.

Hilde is a fine artist from Norway


Creating an exciting fusion of colour and cut Saco Academy's latest collections showcased earlier this month. I think the bowl cut is definitely going places alongside the state of undress that Hilde finds herself in, it was a photo opportunity I could not miss out on.

The benefits of an early Rise