THEME

Tapestry of Texture has been inspired by a botanical theme with a focus on foliage.   

1. Edelkoort, Li, Lisa White, and Nelson Sepulveda. Bloom Book : Horti-Culture for the 21st Century. Paris: Flammarion, 2001. Print. pp 28.

2. Ewing, William A. Flora Photographica : The Flower in Contemporary Photography. Ed. by Danaé Panchaud. London ; Thames & Hudson, 2022. Print.

3. Edelkoort, Li, Lisa White, and Nelson Sepulveda. Bloom Book : Horti-Culture for the 21st Century. Paris: Flammarion, 2001. Print.. pp 189

4. Photograph taken by myself. Figure 4 is a photo in the Daintree Rainsforest taken in July 2024.

5. Ewing, William A. Flora Photographica : The Flower in Contemporary Photography. Ed. by Danaé Panchaud. London ; Thames & Hudson, 2022. Print.

PROCESS

Developing the illustration and motifs involved a variety of traditional techniques, including pencil sketching, watercolour, and gouache painting on 300gsm rough watercolour paper, as well as gel plate printing on 50gsm calligraphy paper using acrylic paint. Each illustration was then meticulously scanned and enhanced in Photoshop, preparing it for digital printing. This blend of hand-drawn, analogue methods lends the digital design a rich, textured quality that captures the essence of handmade artistry.

SIMULATION

Image 1, 2, 6, 8, & 9.

Smith C, Spaulding M, & Chant M. (2024) Catwalks: Women’s Apparel Colour S/S 25. WGSN, accessed 17 October 2024. https://www.wgsn.com/fashion/article/66fbe0903ee5b693aa98a8c0

Image 2, 4, 5, & 7.

Skliarova J. (2024) Catwalks: Women’s Key Items - Dresses S/S 25. WGSN, accessed 17 October 2024. https://www.wgsn.com/fashion/article/66fd57317763d45b919befbf