Tracey Emin research, experimenting with appliquéd lettering and patchwork
Looking at CD stacks in my bedroom, translating these stacked stripes into knit ideas
Visual inspiration from the London Mastaba (2018) by Christo in Hyde Park, London.
Translating London Mastaba inspiration into tight flat weaves, experimenting with 1x1, 2x1 etc.
Loose Brusho ink drawings, colour ideas
Research into vintage gig posters from 1980s & 90s, looking at key bands that influenced my teenage years
Key lightning bolt shape pulled from gig posters (Bowie etc.) translated into knit
Machine knit samples and hand embroidery samples
Initial 3D draping with duvets, blankets and pillows from bedroom, pulling key shapes
Initial design ideas
Silhouette creation
Initial textile experiments; screen printing onto sequins, lurex knit, faux leather and denim
Co-ord development
Up close textile development
