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Video of work on wall assignment 1

on April 01, 2020

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Research point 1 Colour palettes and proportions

Research the colour work of some textile artists and designers, starting with those names. I decided to start by researching Marimekko ,how they control the colour in their designs? And what if any is their signature way of using colour? Words that come to mind with Marimekko are Bold,huge print, floral,modern shapes with a vintage use of shapes/ colour.

2.2 paper manipulation library 2.3 drawing with stitch on paper

My first paper sample is a recycled crumpled white waxed envelope. I opened the envelope up and crumpled it to create creases that I can stitch to show the stitches on the arm cuff of the blouse. I like the results it is similar to the creasing in the blouse fabric. The next paper is a red wrapping paper cut into stripes to weave in through puncture marks to show the embroidery pattern on front of top. Representing Pattern on plaster board weaved through cardboard . Note update: I attempted this but the paper tore and it just did not work ,I change my thought process around it deciding to use the red paper in a different way ,see further down on my feed here. I'm dyeing a selection of papers and cards with rusty found nails and rust from an old metal garden table.I'm using and different wetting agents, hibiscus, turmeric, black tea and chamomile with flower. I was really excited to see the colours develop using each wetting agent, I left them to dr...

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