Cushions: I know that I want to create really embellished and girly cushions full of patterns and intricate details. I want to carefully sew, quilt and embellish a high quality item (or items) that have clearly been lovingly crafted and are unique items. I like the tactile element of creating products like this and things that can be seen/used everyday - worth the time spent making it and the money that would be spent buying it.
Feminism: I am really interested in third-wave feminism. I am a feminist and I am really interested in how modern day feminism embraces 'lipstick' feminism, for example SlutWalks. I studied this in detail for my COP essay and I would really like to push it further by focussing more on the female feminine aspect. Feminists such as Germaine Greer and the Everyday Sexism Project have been really useful to me. Perhaps I could incorporate common used catchphrases/typical things young people do in todays day.
Feminism: I am really interested in third-wave feminism. I am a feminist and I am really interested in how modern day feminism embraces 'lipstick' feminism, for example SlutWalks. I studied this in detail for my COP essay and I would really like to push it further by focussing more on the female feminine aspect. Feminists such as Germaine Greer and the Everyday Sexism Project have been really useful to me. Perhaps I could incorporate common used catchphrases/typical things young people do in todays day.
Extras: If I have time or want to push myself further with this project I could use some of the pattern designs I have for the cushions to create makeup packaging, or products such as mirror cases, makeup bags [note to self: perhaps makeup bags would be a successful idea- really ties in with 'lipstick' feminism a lot more! I could still create them as I would a cushion with embellishment etc but just use a different pattern- may be easier to create more detailed work if the media I'm working with is smaller.]
What do you want to know more about?
The Making: I really need to find out more about the actual process of making these products and the sewing and crafting techniques. I need to know how to professionally create these products as I want them to look high quality and finished, and most importantly; to work. How to sew hems/beads and use a sewing machine to the best use.
Pattern Design: I love pattern design but I haven't done much of it myself. I want to start researching into the history of pattern design and the considerations when making patterns; symmetry etc.
Lipstick Feminism: I know the basics about this movement but it is essential that I find out as much as possible about the build up of third wave feminism. Who started it? What makes it different? Who are the big names in the movement? I also want to know who else is creating art/fashion/products reflecting third wave feminism at the moment.
Pattern Design: I love pattern design but I haven't done much of it myself. I want to start researching into the history of pattern design and the considerations when making patterns; symmetry etc.
Lipstick Feminism: I know the basics about this movement but it is essential that I find out as much as possible about the build up of third wave feminism. Who started it? What makes it different? Who are the big names in the movement? I also want to know who else is creating art/fashion/products reflecting third wave feminism at the moment.
What will you do to find out about it?
The Making and Pattern Design: I have bought a book The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting by Linda Seward and illustrations by Thomas Messenger. This book contains information on; surface pattern, patchwork, appliqué, quilting, embellishing and finishing. I also have friends that study Printed Textiles and Fashion and they have a lot of knowledge about their subjects so it will be really helpful to talk to them about my project. Youtube tutorials for 'making' are popular so some research in to whether there is a known reliable source/vlogger for this type of making would be good to research into!
I also want to use my sewing machine etc however I may not be able to bring this equipment up with me to Leeds so I may have to use the LCA sewing resources for this, in this case an induction on the sewing machines will help me get to grips with the techniques and processes. I will also research into pattern designers themselves such as William Morris; whom I already have previous knowledge on. The library will be helpful for this as well as many documentaries or programmes that I can find online. I will also be going out to find materials at markets and hunting for already existing patterns both for inspiration and to use for patches/illustrations on the product. I will be looking in oxford, reading, leeds and London markets if I have time. My own patterns will also be explored in my sketchbook. I have bought two books; Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artist by Sarah Simblet (Photography by John Davis); which I intend on using for my project. I want to sew flowers, figures and features in to the patterns, having everything intricately connected. I want the product artwork to look beautiful from afar, (due to the colour palette, embellishments and patterns) and have a deeper readable meaning close up- through a combination of words/quotes and imagery.
Colour Palette: I will use my sketchbook and digital resources (Photoshop) to investigate and explore colour combinations and colour palettes. I will be using complementary colours so using a colour wheel will be helpful. I also will be selecting pieces, both product/packaging and other artworks or fashions that I love the colour scheme on, and I can then use photoshop to select these colours and provide myself with variations of colour combinations to inspire my product.
Lipstick Feminism: I have the book Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates, which will be really helpful for this. I also know there is huge stacks of information online and interviews and talks about feminism in todays society online. For example Emma Watson's talks and Germaine Greer interviews. I also know that some celebrities identify themselves as feminists and I think this is a really important element as these recognisable faces with fan bases attract an audience; a paying customer. Interviews with celebrities such as Lily Allen and Nicki Minaj along with lyrics from their songs and themes from their music videos will be really good to research.
Artists:
I also want to use my sewing machine etc however I may not be able to bring this equipment up with me to Leeds so I may have to use the LCA sewing resources for this, in this case an induction on the sewing machines will help me get to grips with the techniques and processes. I will also research into pattern designers themselves such as William Morris; whom I already have previous knowledge on. The library will be helpful for this as well as many documentaries or programmes that I can find online. I will also be going out to find materials at markets and hunting for already existing patterns both for inspiration and to use for patches/illustrations on the product. I will be looking in oxford, reading, leeds and London markets if I have time. My own patterns will also be explored in my sketchbook. I have bought two books; Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artist by Sarah Simblet (Photography by John Davis); which I intend on using for my project. I want to sew flowers, figures and features in to the patterns, having everything intricately connected. I want the product artwork to look beautiful from afar, (due to the colour palette, embellishments and patterns) and have a deeper readable meaning close up- through a combination of words/quotes and imagery.
Colour Palette: I will use my sketchbook and digital resources (Photoshop) to investigate and explore colour combinations and colour palettes. I will be using complementary colours so using a colour wheel will be helpful. I also will be selecting pieces, both product/packaging and other artworks or fashions that I love the colour scheme on, and I can then use photoshop to select these colours and provide myself with variations of colour combinations to inspire my product.
Lipstick Feminism: I have the book Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates, which will be really helpful for this. I also know there is huge stacks of information online and interviews and talks about feminism in todays society online. For example Emma Watson's talks and Germaine Greer interviews. I also know that some celebrities identify themselves as feminists and I think this is a really important element as these recognisable faces with fan bases attract an audience; a paying customer. Interviews with celebrities such as Lily Allen and Nicki Minaj along with lyrics from their songs and themes from their music videos will be really good to research.
Artists:
- Julie Vermeille - trained illustrator who bases her work in textiles and thread on drawings done in ink. She uses thread in her work 'as a symbol of time, of relations between one space and another; closeness, tightness, as well as breakages and knots'. Fabric patterns are a significant source of inspiration and often lead to the floral and vegetal elements in her designs. Beautiful Coincidences series, 2011, Woodland Creatures series, 2001. Materials for all: Fabric, paper, fabric, collage, ink. Julievermeille.com
- Debbie Smyth - 'My aim is to explore thread as a drawing tool. I plot the drawing out first to give me the bare bones of the composition, and then gradually add more thread and knots, just as you would add shading with a pencil. Thread is a soft and pliable material that creates a wonderful quality of line. All images are from the Fly Away Home installation, created for the Stroud International Textile Festival, 2011. Using: fabric, dressmaking pins, thread and MDF. Debbiesmyth.blogspot.com
- Marta Mattsson - 'Sometimes I see beauty in things that other people find strange or are even repulsed by. I am fascinated by this reaction. My world deals with the tension that lies between attraction and repulsion. I use materials such as vellum, butterflies and silver, to give familiar objects and extraordinary and unfamiliar feel. Wing Necklace, 2010. Vellum made from goat, butterflies, nylon thread. Bow brooch, 2010. Vellum, nylon thread and silver. Bow Earring, 2010. Vellum, nylon thread and silver. Martamattsson.com
- Georgie Meadows - 'My work is inspired by the people I have been working with as an Occupational Therapist; their bravery and their sense of having lost their identity. My advice to new mixed-media artists is to practice drawing the image you are going to use until you know it really well, then let the fabric, thread and sewing machine have their influence on your work. It's OK to unpick!' Man on Pillow, 2005. Free machine stitch, fabric, wadding, fabric paint. Women on Pillow, 2007. Free machine stitch, fabric, wadding. Man in Plaster Frame, 2005. Free machine stitch, fabric, wadding, fabric paint.
- Caroline Kirton - 'My work is a series of snapshots of the ups and downs of teenager life, based on my observations of my daughters and their friends. It is an on-going study of my relationship with them and how it is always evolving. In my work I try to create a sense of autobiography, recording stories, feelings, emotions and moments in time. Alright Don't Cry About It. Applique, machine embroidery and mixed media. My Mum's a Proper Weirdo! Applique, machine embroidery and mixed media. Carolinekirton.blogspot.com
- Sandeep Jandu - 'I developed these illustrations for my degree specialism in illustration. The brief was to design a book jacket for George Orwell's 1984. The story deals with memories and experiences of hurt and loss and secrets. For this reason I chose subtle tones such as brown, gold and white, to create a sense of distance, loss and something antique.' 1984 project, 2008. Paper collage and print.
- Catherine Green - 'I experiment with different forms of mark-making on fabric to create personal pieces. My work combines painterly brush strokes with crisp screen prints and utilises everyday items, such as bubble wrap and plastic mesh, to create interesting effects. Climbing, 2010; Orange and Black, 2010; Wilderness, 2010. Dye, paint, silk viscose, satin, velvet devore and stitch.
- Emily Jo Gibbs - Having established an international reputation for her exquisite handbags, Emily Jo Gibbs has recently turned to textiles and thread to render portraits of her family. Emily has a wonderful talent for combining materials and creates beautiful objects that have been inspired by her observations of nature. Billy, 2011. Fabric, appliqué and threads.
- Briona Daniels - 'I love the tactile, versatile nature of fabrics and believe that art should be more than a simply visual experience. For this reason, I encourage people to touch my artworks, stepping past the usual 'look but don't touch' gallery policies. In my work I use vintage clothing, new fabrics, accessories and beads and contrasting patterns, colour and textures. Untitled. Fabric and buttons. www.bdesigns.co.uk
- Cos Ahmet - 'My compositions are assembled from and inspired by my diverse personal archive of postcards, found imagery, newsprint/magazine cuttings and fabric remnants, amongst other things. I find that a combination of chance and pure experimentation can sometimes conjure up unexpected results, and that is when the magic of collage happens. Allow yourself to be open to possibility. The Flower Portrait, 2010. Mixed media collage, newspaper cutting of 'The Flower Portrait' of Shakespeare, black leather, silk chiffon obscure. Altered state III, 2010. Self portrait collage, manipulated using part images of The Turin Shroud and Salvatore Mundi after Da Vinci, including other found images and acetate. www.cos-ahmet.co.uk
What themes are you interested in exploring?
I am interested in exploring the themes of third-wave feminism in relation to products; cushions and makeup bags. I also really want to explore the process and production of making the products. It will be really good to be able to investigate and explore image making using different techniques and materials.
What subjects are you interested in exploring?
What texts have you been exploring?
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