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KNITTED TEXTILE AWARDS
2011 Finalists
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Glasgow
School of Art
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Royal
College of Art
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Loughborough
University
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My
work is based on geometrical forms derived from studies of
mechanical objects and industrial sites; the everyday structures
of modern communication and transport; from computer memory
boards to the docksides of Glasgow. These individual components
are represented using both knitting methods of intarsia and
creating individual patches of knit of different shapes, colour
and sizes, which are linked together to form further patterns
and structures.
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Victoria
Campbell's graduate collection is inspired by the lines
of steel and glass in architecture, combined with the natural
movement of bird feathers. Through carefully selected
materials and time consuming knit techniques, Victoria Campbell
has managed to create a desirable and luxurious collection
of glamorous dresses.
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Through
process driven design, glass, paper and wax form fragile structures,
entrapping crocheted imagery of the microscopic world around
us. The resulting objects, somewhere between design and sculpture,
are versatile as well as beautiful, and suitable for a wide
variety of environments and applications.
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University
of West of England
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Nottingham
Trent
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Plymouth
College of Art
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Viv
Cassidy presents Love Gun Knitwear which is inspired by the
human heart with elements of the Glam rock era of music. Knitted
on a mixture of chunky, normal and fine gauge machines, techniques
used were tucking, fully fashioning, shaping and the use of
lycra yarns to create unusual surface manipulation. Viv believes
her knitwear is modern, fun, colourful and unique.
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Exploring the beauty of nature's repetitive shapes and
textures through hand manipulated machine knitted and crocheted
fabric. Producing a collection of exaggerated scale neckpieces
reflecting the richly textural organic shapes and repeated
forms found within the natural world. A soft, muted colour
palette allows the voluminous and sculptural textures to be
highlighted tonally
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Initially
inspired by Hundertwasser, I have created a knitwear collection
utilising bright collections, organic forms, with and emphasis
of a reconciliation of humans with nature. I have strived
to create a woman's knit collection which is strongly individualistic.
My mission included using both commercially available yarns
with locally processed and hand-dyed wool to create truly
one-off, unique pieces.
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Nottingham
Trent
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Duncan
of Jordastone College of Art
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Central
St Martins
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My
collection 'Bodyscapes' is a sophisticated blend of tonal
nudes used to accentuate stitch and tonal marl. The contrast
of fabrics and silhouettes represent a strong elegant stance,
capturing empathy with nature's scars. Thus promoting the
idea of protection from destruction and the predicament of
'Mother Nature' against 'Man'.
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Pushing
the boundaries of knitting as we know it- combining conventional
methods of knitting, with non-conventional materials- metal
wire; leather cord; waxed cotton cord; suede thonging; foiling;
gold leaf and spray paint, SH(e) has created luxury and maleable,
knitted, androgynous garments, in which the wearer feels empowered.
Each snood is classified as a Battle Piece. In our Battle
Piece let us be armed- defiant against any challenges of the
21st century.
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Katie's
collection illustrates the Native American fable of 'Utset
and the Sia Flood'. The garments embody the Goddes Utset's
procession from the old world unto the new. The bold dramatic
silhouettes combine traditional handcraft techniques in modern
execution such as knit, crochet and embroidery, juxtaposed
with influence from traditional Native American textile pattern
and costume.
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University
of Brighton
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University
of Huddersfield
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Herriot
Watt
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Focusing
on the versatility of knitwear, the vital objective is maximum
suitability in a single garment; allowing wearers to be expressive
with their clothing while simultaneously eliminating the pressures
of size labelling.
Can one item suit different wearers? Can one size fit all?
Garments can fit sizes 8-18 and can be worn in over forty
different ways.
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My
exhibition displays a contemporary twist that harnesses traditional
knitting skills. Inspired by negative space within architecture
and my enthusiasm for hand knitting, I chose techniques and
the Super Chunky Wool to demonstrate the use of my commercial
knowledge to produce extreme hand knitted fabrics.
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The knitted structure is organic in that an entire garment shape and design are created simultaneously with the fabric. Demonstrating this organic attribute in knitting, Kristen Orme has developed two garments that eliminate the perception of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ sides of the fabric and can be reinterpreted by the wearer in versatile applications.
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Chelsea
College
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Grays
School Art
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Norwich
University College of the Arts
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Birds
of Paradise' is a glittering collection of cutting edge
knitwear inspired by the Ballet Russes and eastern fairytales.
Intense, hypnotic colour and enchanting textures combine to
suggest a daydream world of exotic fantasy, feathered with
ideas from nature and given flight by the fantastical imaginative
dazzle of 1920's Paris.
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My
work is inspired by my collection of keepsakes and the idea
of collecting and hoarding objects to keep memories alive.
I layered images of my keepsakes with letting from my diary
when was six years old creating a range of knitted fabrics
that evoke a feeling of mystery and curiosity.
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I
began by looking at coral through a digital microscope. I
like to use natural and sustainable materials so wool, with
its amazing qualities, seemed an obvious choice. I used my
knitting machine to make a fabric, which I then de-constructed
using scissors and re-assembled using hand stitching. The
result is a tactile and versatile fabric.
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London
Metropolitan University
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Ravensbourne
College
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Chelsea
College
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Combining
basic, organic forms with more complex three dimensional structures,
the result is a one-off range of quirky, yet sophisticated
sustainable knitted textiles. Rather than feeding the
increasingly globalised market we are living in where textile
is consumed fast, these products communicate a clear message:
to buy less, but more special pieces.
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A
collection inspired by natural beauty, developed from a series
of abstract paintings by Agnes Martin that reflect on states
of beauty and perfection. My inspiration comes from the simplicity
and use of colour blocking from these paintings mixed with
the detailing and intricate patterns found on butterfly wings.
The use of fine, lightweight yarns gives a sense of fragility
and transparency and complements the spring/summer collection.
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My
final collection explores the notion of knitwear as a sensory
experience. This was experimented through highly tactile fabrics
that encourage the wearer to engage with the garments. The
idea of embellishment is pushed to new levels by utilising
unusual materials such as hardware in combination with an
array of knitted techniques.
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Nottingham
Trent
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Royal
College of Art
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Winchester
School of Art
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Clothing
is a signifier, expressing the individual character. My muse
"The Hitchcock Villain", is a Gentlemen who seems
at first sophisticated and seductive, that hides wickedness
within themselves. There is juxtaposition between reality
and perception. The use of dress altars what we first perceive
of the character, the manipulation of appearance allows suspense.
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Inspired
by Eco warriors, circus animals and my Northern hometown's
chavvy style I used a combination of hand, domestic and digital
machine knitting to represent these usually menacing and angry
beings in a playful, knitted, tongue-in-cheek way to create
an "Urban Jungle" for my Menswear MA Collection
at The Royal College of Art."
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Translated
into simple knitted collars, a restricted stripy elongated
sleeve and deconstructed jumper harem pants; using innovative
techniques including photo transfer remembering traditional
stitches with the use of cables and moss stitch. Serious but
edgy, formal yet urban.
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University
of Salford
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Central
St Martins
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Nottingham
Trent
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Each
day technology is evolving
Constant updates and new models
A race of evolution is taking over
This race leaves behind a sea of discarded technology
This look has been created by recycled, obsolete, electrical
cables. Stripped, hand knitted and combined with luxurious
mohair. This unwanted material has been transformed to become
desirable.
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For
my final project I explored the ideology of making recycled
materials appear beautiful. I wanted to challenge the way
that "Rubbish" was perceived within the fashion
and textile industry. I decided to surround my project with
the idea of using materials which society today usually discard
and disregard. I used materials which can be found everyday
and used them in my textiles. I also wanted the way in which
I use the recycled materials not so obvious and somehow wished
to play around with the overall portrayal. I wanted to cause
a reaction out of my audience and make them think about how
much as a whole we as a society, waste things. Sustainability
and recycling how easy it really is to maintain if we all
began to do it, we could make a big change.
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Move
around, be in transition, connect and then disconnect.
Still transformation.
Create a shelter to not get hurt. Hide.
But don´t imprison yourself. Be yourself.
Self-acceptance. Something about identity. Given?
Created by your surroundings.
The surrounding you choose.
Create your own identity. A few identities...
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