some experimental samples

I thought it was time to upload some images of the experimental work that I have embarked upon. I began by deconstructing one of my corsets, by removing the central lacing panel and then cutting away the infil fabric panels to leave the skeletons. I have been looking at these as sculptural forms.

The lacing panel and part of the skeleton are pinned to the wall and the resulting sculptures are analysed and sketched.

Some experimental, large scale french knitting produced a piece that was very corset like. In a moment of madness I decided to put the knitting on a wooden tripod style structure and turn the piece into a 'madonna' style art work.

I have also been experimenting with padding inside the skeleton and the use of text. This is ongoing and hasn't been resolved.

I will be back soon to keep you all updated.

West Dean Workshop

I have been busy at West Dean College working with a very inspiring tutor - Michael Brennand Wood and a group of very talented students. We were all searching for our inner creative selves and I found the whole experience very liberating.

I am well underway with my corsetry experimentation and will post some images later on today when I have down loaded them. The work I have been doing is very experimental and some of it is quite bizarre! I am trying to think outside the box.

I found a brilliant quote while I was in the West Dean Library one evening, browsing the books on sculptural textiles.

'Thinking outside the box means to think the unthinkable and to suggest the ridiculous'
Janet Edmonds - 3 Dimensional Embroidery p15

This has become my mantra and will stay with me through the rest of this module. I love it!!