interdisciplinary processes

I'm really excited to properly start this project, I like the idea of the cross section of approaches and techniques in producing something innovative. I have already been researching into the three interpretations of the metamorphosis theme and have found good inspiration for fabric manipulation through a wide range of materials. I really enjoyed the workshop right at the beginning of the briefing, I loved making a mess and experimenting with a range of papers, fabrics and alternative materials in producing new textiles using the heat press and wax etc. I’m currently developing my research and particularly like the idea of metamorphosis when its applied to the ageing process or deformity and disease. I have collected some inspiring imagery and looking forward to developing this further…

These are a couple of examples from the fabric workshop. I really enjoyed this workshop, with the experimentation and freedom of materials. I found i tended to work far too small at first, yet gradually gained for confidence in larger scale. It was important to work in a larger scale to comprehend the link from the scale and how it found be applied to a garment, either as a single embellishment of repeat in a whole surface treatment- I needed to think about how these materials would be able to move on the body.