My practice explores the relationship between avant-garde cinematic techniques and textiles, both through ideological and sensual aspects. Particular aesthetic inspiration came from 1969 films ‘The Colour of Pomegranates’ by Sergei Parajanov, and ‘Tops’ by Charles & Ray Eames. I have experimented with different methodologies, such as projection as a tool for image-making. Using projection as a way to adorn vessels within the photographs, it is not only a tool, but a texture. My final collection utilises these textures from a tactile, densely embellished position.

Collected buttons have been explored by abstracting their traditional uses and materials; large scale examples have been created from clay, adding a further personal element.

Both films portray a sense of whimsicality that comes with a romantic eeriness and atmosphere; I wish for my collection of textiles to embody this.