Art in Weaving.

A Study of abstract expressionism when situated within the confines of the woven process.

Inspired by the movement and textures created through the application of paint to canvas, the collection embraces spontaneity of pattern, the interaction of colour, and the distortion of order.

  • Acrylic and Pastel on Paper

    The painting is used to provide visual references and to guide the woven development process

  • Jacquard

    Using woven structure and finishing techniques to manipulate the surface texture

  • 100% Handwoven Silk

    A hand painting technique, influenced by traditional Ikat methods, developed as part of this project to express a sense of freedom, movement and texture.

  • Jacquard

    A jacquard response to the patterns created within the visual research

  • Acrylic on Paper

  • 100% Handwoven Silk

Inspired by the the texture and movement of paint on canvas

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The Art of Pattern