The Private View - 3rd September 2009

Yoga Libra Caravan

I have been largely inspired by a need to create a space for my yoga and meditation practise. Excited by the endless possibilities of modern digital technologies, I have aimed to challenge your perceptions through material applications.

In our current economic climate, more and more Britons are staying at home for their holidays and making the most of our beautiful country and stunning coastlines. Caravanning has been boosted this year by 80% as people try to save money and begin to enjoy getting back to nature and rediscovering simple pleasures.

Part of my aim was to add a little bit of inexpensive luxury to caravanning in an innovative and thought provoking way. The imagery is not what it at first appears to be – look closely.

The interior showcases my digital textiles and digital surface design. I have produced a series of jacquard woven fabrics, digitally printed cushions, and upholstery and lazercut designs.

The interior is designed as a personal meditation space. The altar cloth has been woven white on white with the symbols of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, the four crucial elements essential for an altar. The lotus flower and Om symbols are entwined into the design as an offering to the yogic philosophy.

I have taken my design and shown real versatility through the use of a variety of material processes. The outcome reveals a myriad of possibilities, opportunities and surprises.

Yogaroque!

My latest design,'Yogaroque' a contemporary twist on a classic baroque design. Using yoga poses.
Yoga has really changed my life and all of my latest baroque designs illustrate imagery of personal, special things that have influenced my life.

China blue baroque cushion

This is a 22inch cotton cushion cover, my baroque print and overdyed with china blue dye. Complete with piping AND a zip!

Baroque and iron!

Such a mundane thankless task....ironing!
But with such a beautiful baroque design how could you resist?

My baroque fabric

Front of linen cushion.


Back!

This is the first of my baroque type fabrics made into cushions, the idea is to get the viewer to look closer, that there is more to see than meets the eye. Similar to us as complex human beings!
This design encompasses symbols and elements which hold huge significance in my life. Ie;
The beautiful female figure is my best friend who holds me up on a regular basis throughout my life. (My initials are in her hand), a sillouette of a Lily represents my gorgeous little granddaughter of the same name. The heart shaped grenade is a symbol for my favourite band Greenday. The list goes on but just see what else you can see.

Wallpaper From The 70's

Remembering back to going to stay at Grandad's house for holidays...the wallpaper in the spare bedroom was acid/ popculture type 1970's paper and if you stared long enough shapes and faces would begin to appear, quite trippy really.
This is the idea and inspiration for my baroque designs.

Have a look at the colour lovers blog for more inspiration.

Ironing board cover

Its not a great photo, but this ironing board cover costs £74.00 and has baroque type prints on it. I hate ironing clothes but would iron my beautiful fabrics on this no problem!

Barok n’ Roll Wallpaper by Emil Kozak

Designed by internationally acclaimed artist/skateboarder Emil Kozak, Barok n’ Roll wallpaperlooks cool at first glance but even better as you get up close to inspect the details. From a distance, Kozak’s design resembles your typical Baroque pattern. On careful inspection, however, you’ll see that each major detail in the design is unique.

This is what i am designing at the moment for the interiors of my playdens.

Romantic Venice

I have just booked to go to Venice for 5 days with my wonderful man Eric. Flying from Bristol on the Monday, staying at the Rialto hotel on the Grand Canal. Can't wait....must remember wellies!