My ‘Sculptural Fabric Technique’ is a truly unique creation that moves away from the normal traditional 2D form and pushes the boundaries of what fabrics are really capable of. The technique can be adapted for a variety of creatives e.g. wall hangings, instillations, bespoke set pieces for theatre or window displays, interior design, lighting and jewellery pieces.
My recent hand-crafted cream and white curled neck pieces are of reminiscent of swirling wedding cakes, Victorian lace and bejewelled snowflakes. Reverse the colours to stark black with slivers of pearl and white and you can see the sombre austire reflections of Elizabethan ruffles and grand dame collars worn by gothic Empresses.
Using different colours really changes the illusion of my work. My wall hangings of sugar pink and baby blue satins conjure images of the Mad Hatters tea parties treats and sweets.
Due to the technique, it is a constantly developing organic process therefore I am always open to new ways of incorporating my technique in collaboration with other designers and artists. Bespoke commissions can also be ordered to meet customer requirements.
Price range: £100 - £1500
• The Sussex Barn Gallery – Effervescence: The work of newly emerging artist and makers Venue: West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex
Date: 8th December 2006 – 28th January 2007
• English Eccentrics Showcase Exhibition
Venue: The Postman’s Office, 30 Leighton Rd, Kentish Town, London
Date: 11th October – 25th October 2006
• Chelsea Stars Exhibition
Venue: Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), London
Date: 28th February – 9th March 2006
• Materialize Exhibition
Venue: The Arts Gallery, University of the Arts London
Date: 13th September – 21st October 2005
• ICFF 2005 (International Contemporary Furniture Fair)
Exhibited as a Collective called Material Girls (Sponsored by the British European Design Group)
Venue: Jarvits Convention Centre, New York, USA
Date: 14th – 17th May 2005
• Art and Interior 2005
Exhibited as a Collective called Material Girls (Sponsored by The British European Design Group)
Venue: Prague
Date: 21st – 24th April 2005
• Ambiente 2005
Exhibited as a Collective called Material Girls (Sponsored by The British European Design Group)
Venue: Franfurt, Messe, Germany
Date: 10th – 15th February 2005
• Future Map Design 04 Exhibition
Venue: The Arts Gallery, University of the Arts London
Date: 20th September – 29th October 2004
• Tendence Life Style Trade Fair Show 2004
Exhibited work as a Collective called Material Girls (Sponsored by BEDG)
Venue: Frankfurt, Messe, Germany
Date: 27th – 31st August 2004
• Several private commissions taken at English Eccentrics Showcase Exhibition, London (2006)
• The International Office of the University (University Of The Arts London) (2005)
• Paula Hunt – Private client (2005)
• Kathy Round – Tutor at Chelsea College of Art of Design (2005)
• LARUSMIANI – Italian Company/Label (Displayed at their Premier Vision stand, Paris) (2004)
• Linda Drew – The Dean of Chelsea College of Art end Design (2004)
• Eamonn Maxwell – Curator, University Art College (Work displayed in the Rectors Office (2004)
• Isobel Dodd – Tutor at Chelsea College of Art and Design (2004)
• Melanie Bowles – Tutor at Chelsea College of Art and Design (2004)
• Larusmiani Prize – For “Originality and Innovation”
This involved a trip to Milan to visit the Italian company and a design project which was exhibited at Premier Vision 2005
• English Eccentrics website - (englisheccentrics.com) 0ctober 2006
Featured as their first young ‘Guest Designer’ A/W 2006 Collection, ‘Fairytale of London’
• Stella magazine
Fashion Shoot of collaboration work done with EE A/W 2006
• Crafts Magazine May/June 2006
‘Star Gazing Article’ - written information about my “Sculptural Fabric work”
• Land Rover Magazine April 2006
Fashion shoot, styled by Gok Wan
• Crafts Magazine Jan/Feb 2005
Materialize Exhibition Review
• Generation Now (WGSN) Dec 2005
Materialize Exhibition Review
• Trendease International (online design magazine)
Material Girls Review
• SuperBlow Magazine Feb 2005
Sculptural Jewellery featured in Fashion shoot “Whifey”
Limited Edition
English Eccentrics Showroom Studio
The Postman’s Office,
30 Leighton Road,
Kentish Town,
London,
NW5 2QE
Bespoke commissions can be ordered.
Please contact Katherine Wardropper for further infomation.
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