Karen
Blogs I follow
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Introduction | I am entering into my 4th year of study (BA Top Up-Contemporary Textiles)On this blog you will gain an insight into what I am inspired by, the development of my projects and day to day eclectic things I come across that I'd like to share with you. As a designer I aim to produce innovative beautiful tactile pieces of work. I do not particularly lean towards one technique but enjoy and thrive on working with mixed media, which includes embroidery,screen and digital print that gives the textiles a new identity and brings them to life. I like to experiment, develop and push my samples, which is an important part of my design process, mixing traditional techniques with new ones. Layering plays a key role in my designs, which not only includes the fabrics but the imagery which creates depth and additional meaning. I particularly enjoy working with a theme. In the past I have used fairytale enchantment and childhood memories and fairground fun as inspiration.I have a passion for all things vintage and wherever possible I embellish my work with vintage items, whether that be lace or buttons. My designs are diverse and can be adapted for the fashion, interiors or accessories markets. |