Fibers BFA Thesis & Exhibition
My Fibers BFA Thesis combines direct application and digital production to investigate the potential of abstract surface design — that which showcases evidence of the human hand — to act as a creative catalyst in everyday life by placing such on wearable garments. Inspired by my own positive experiences with such characteristics, I seek to document, magnify, and celebrate the active and important energy of the human hand while infusing it into the everyday life of the wearer.
When developing patterns for this project I focused my attention on specific design characteristics:
Flat Color Overlap
Textured Demarcation
Textured Strokes
Contained Scribble
As I considered forms on which to place these surface patterns, I researched garments that not only showcased the pattern but also complimented the body and drew interest as living art, all elements working together in balance for a positive wearing experience. I was ultimately drawn to dramatic box shaped garments whose tailoring and silhouettes ranged from simple to complex, androgynous to feminine. Their planes allow adequate space to appreciate the pattern while careful tailoring can be utilized to create a flattering fit.
For Fall 2021, surface pattern ideas were first developed on paper and cotton samples and then each painted directly onto four yards of cotton. I then followed a pre-made sewing pattern, selected according to my research and skill set, to construct the garments.
For Spring 2022, new surface patterns were developed with a similar color palette and digitally printed onto yardage. Additional, more complex, sewing patterns were utilized to construct the final garments.
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