Textile Collection Presentation Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zNKFy_K0xrj5qAcBm90yOHRnCqCVwjnp2F5nnFu0qsY/edit?usp=sharing
Reflection:
- What did you learn?
- As I created these new samples, I learned new techniques and experimented with new types of natural dyes that I had never used before. I had never tried embroidery or dyed with red cabbage before, so those new experiences were exciting to try.
- What did you enjoy?
- I enjoyed creating a cohesive collection where each piece informed one another, each evoking the different aspects of a jellyfish in my textile samples
- What was challenging? And how did you overcome these challenges?
- The natural dying was a very time consuming and challenging technique to master, but I think that trying it on multiple samples helped me to explore and better understand the technique.
- Based on the feedback, what would you do next? Or what would you change?
Is there something you wished you would have presented in a different way?- If I had more time, I would have liked to create more three dimensional samples because there was a lot of different types of techniques that I would have liked to explore but couldn’t due to time constraints.
- Was there a classmate’s work you particularly appreciated? And why?
- I really liked Mary and Erica’s collections, I thought that both of them had beautiful, creative, cohesive work with great color stories.
Textile Collection Statement:
My collection is inspired by the forms, colors, textures, and movement of the Portuguese Man O’War Jellyfish. Each of my 3 new textile samples evoke a different aspect of the jellyfish in their different constructions. My embroidery sample utilizes different stitches to create patterns similar to jellyfish tentacles, it also includes dangling portions of thread that extend off the hoop mimicking the flowing movement of a jellyfish’s tentacles. The 3D sample focuses on evoking the jellyfish form and structure: the Portuguese Man O’ War has a distinct shape and a wide array of varying tentacle textures and forms that I aimed to mimic and convey in my sample. I hand sewed, knotted, and stuffed multiple pieces of fabric together to create the main form of the jellyfish; as a final touch, I also embroidered beads into the design to add a touch of luminosity to the piece. Finally, my dye sample emphasizes the colors found in the creature. Jellyfish are made up of numerous hues including shades of pinks, purples, and blues; each color flowing into one another. In an effort to recreate this color phenomenon, I created pieces that showed different shades and gradients that could be seen in a jellyfish form. Color in my project is very important, similar shades can be found throughout the collection to allow all the textile sample to feel as though they belong together in the same “aquatic environment”.
Sketches:
Mood Board:
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Textile Collection:
