A forest of stitches.

A small thorn stitch sample for a book competition, which I didn't win, but I like this sample, it makes me happy! Its like a mini set. I'd love to do some mini set designs or maquettes.
The stitches are made out of individual pieces of garden wire.

Denim, denim, EVERYWHERE.

The denim project became very body-oriented for me, with lots of references and links to muscles, tendons, flesh and bones. My work often has a slightly gruesome edge to it, but it's definitely got more sophisticated. I'd like to return to this one day, I hit on the most successful samples at the end of the project. perhaps take it into costume or art-fashion pieces.

International Womens Day bra beautifying.

Displayed at the People's History Museum with other by the Embroidery ladies. If only it was my size. For some reason, it reminds me of Mexico.

Found some form.

I loved this project, but most people hated it. Pins and tracing paper work really well together, who knew. The macro setting on my camera transformed the small objects into large architectural structures. This is how I work best, with tests and experiments and multiples.

Colour me happy.

Colour is not my forte, I prefer using the colour of an object or material that I've found. Using fabric was better for me than paint. And the different textures and patterns interact well together.
I particularly like the red pvc suffolk puff, its a bit fleshy and bodily, like a heart valve. Gross.

Black&White

This was a drawing project from the beginning of my first year. The shapes and formations mainly come from stains, scratches and accidental found marks.

Foundation Final Major Project Pieces

The conclusions to a project based around Breaking and Mending, that were sold to a local coffee shop! Mugs are fixed by the lines of their pattern.