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KNITTED TEXTILE AWARDS
2012 FInalists
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Finalists at the Knitting & Stitching Show Alexandra Palace |
Finalists at the Knitting & Stitching Show Harrogate |
Winner Of The Gold Award
Winners Of The Silver Award
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Clara Malonda |
Naomi Partington |
Carlo Volpi |
Winners Of The Bronze Award
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Katie Noakes |
Sophie Waterfield |
Lotte-Lou Willis |
KNITTED TEXTILE AWARDS: Showcase 2012
All images ©GeraldineCurtis
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Bath Spa |
Kingston University |
Focusing on cubist art and its captivating characteristics like fragmentation, gradual color blends and multiplicity of viewing, the aim of this collection was to investigate new ways of capturing the sculptural qualities of cubist imagery using a combination of different yarn qualities/strengths. Pivotal to this collection was use of colour, as colour was used to further enhance the structure of the garment, and create the illusion of depth where the structure of the fabric could not be pushed any further.
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A culmination of several collections that are all inspired by colour and pattern. Using a combination of crochet and hand and machine knitting, I wanted to create a collection of soft furnishing that brightens up the home. Influenced by fine artists such as Mark Rothko, each yarn is lovingly hand-dyed by me to ensure every shade is exact.
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My collection is inspired by visual interpretations of data. The data itself is irrelevant making its interpretation more significant. The silhouette consists of simple, classic and familiar shapes with an emphasis on colour and embellishment. Construction and placement of detail help to create exquisitely clean garments where a sense of function is underlying.
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Herriot Watt |
Buckinghamshire New University |
De Montfort University |
This jumper was designed from the project title ‘Organic Structures.’ After basing my supporting work around this title, I soon found that I created a soft natural colour palette. I found the best way to achieve this was to naturally dye and dip yarns. I used everything I could possibly find from tea and coffee, to raspberries and onions. After producing these yarns I hand-knitted the jumper using a basic knitting pattern which I altered creating a loose, open-knit jumper.
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A constructed fashion and accessories collection inspired by concepts of ugliness transformed into fashion statements – the metamorphosis from freak to chic so common in contemporary culture. Victorian freaks inspired the relation between garments and accessories. Clutch bags or backpacks organically grew into garments, the same way thick and lumpy growths took control over Joseph Merrick’s –‘the elephant man’- body due to severe deformities.
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With a passion for precision, intricate detail and engineered processes, at the fore-front of my inspiration are the traditional aspects of traditional knitwear combined with a number of modern influences to steer the application in an original and unexpected direction. Texture is key, my vision of colour combinations, placement, shape and the interlinking of objects maximise my strengths within knitwear whilst maintaining elements of technicality and detail.
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Buckinghamshire New University |
Colchester School of Art |
Herriot Watt |
Texture is the main influence for my hand and machine knitted pieces. Part of my research collection was recently featured on Stylesight’s trend website which inspired further new design developments as part of an innovative menswear collection. The theme of my final project explores the contrast between traditional and unconventional dress, mixing street style and contemporary male trends. The collection also merges knits and wovens.
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Hand knitted patterns from Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 collection ‘Identity’ is both a personal investigation into identity and a comment on the blandness of our high streets. Inspired by Lithuanian National Costume symbols and crafts are mixed with inspiration from Haute Couture. Only natural fibers (British wool, Italian mohair/silk) used to create sustainable investment pieces.
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My Shima Seiki knitted bodysuit was inspired by two contrasting themes; youth unemployment in Britain and the Japanese Tsunami March 2011. I created a graffiti print which was knitted as a three colour Birdseye Jacquard and printed over with black ink to echo high visibility strips which were on the Japanese rescue workers uniforms
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Univeristy of Brighton |
University of Brighton |
University of Brighton |
My collection of knitted garments has been designed to interpret Ancient-Egyptian styles and influences. By using a 10 Gauge industrial knitting machine, fine viscose yarns, pocket knit structures and trapped laser cut sequins, the designs incorporate symbolised strengths and treasured possessions, resembling those that were entombed in preparation for the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife.
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Turkish ceramics and interior textiles initially inspired the collection, in particular the contrast of glazed surfaces against the richness of embroidered fabrics. Plaiting with fine yarns created a saturated colour effect and let me further explore small details of patterning. Main motifs and symbols were crocheted and then used as either decorative embellishments or were encapsulated in fine transparent knit and used as panels and hems within the garments
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My knitwear collection is inspired by the structure and surface texture of crystals. Translating these qualities into unique pieces, I combined contrasting yarns and experimented with different processes to create layers and changes in the weight and density of the knit. I developed my designs to work well on the body to create a soft, fragile and feminine collection.’
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Royal College of Art |
Bath Spa |
Basingstoke College of Technology |
My work explores the concepts of both digital and hand-craft techniques by combining the traditional method of knitting with the industrial techniques. My samples are inspired by fragility, decoration and mark making. I have used a combination of knit, devore and discharge print processes to create these delicate fabrics. Selecting luxury yarns of their quality of handle.
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Simultaneity is a collection born to express my love of colour and pattern. It features a strong amount of intarsia that was inspired by Sonia Delaunay’s abstract patterns from the 1920’s which lead me to explore different yarns and to add texture throughout the knitwear.
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A Spring/Summer collection built up from scrumptious textures and techniques, with the perfect balance of sheer and super chunky knits. Inspired by the coastline, elements have been captured and manipulated to create a unique collection. The hand-dyed yarns harmoniously blend from navy blue through to pebble beige and a small burst of lime green energies the collection.
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Manchester Metropolitan University |
Royal College of Art |
Royal College of Art |
A collection of knitted garments which utilize traditional handcraft techniques such as lace making, thread twisting and macramé. Within my work I have been exploring our reliance on technology in today's society; the world has become connected through virtual networks, but real connections and interactions are diminishing. I enjoy playing with the juxtaposition between our fast, instantaneous society and the slow, traditional thread-work which cannot be replicated by a machine. These pieces are made using hand-dyed cottons, silks and a nylon mesh tubing.
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My final collection challenges ideas and stereotypes around the notion of masculinity. My work is a visual exploration of a stereotypically male domain, like football, baseball, boxing and other testosterone-charged sports, and a personal comedic and slightly camp reinterpretation of this topic. Lightweight, practical sportswear fabrics become chunky, odd-sized garments with particular attention to decorative elements, stitch structures and textures, while the cold colours of football uniforms are transformed into a warm palette inspired by Pop Art, comics and superheroes costumes.
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The Travelling Line is a collection of knitted garments which explore methods of interpreting free brush strokes through knitted textiles. Soft, fluid embellished curves flow around the female form and intersect delicate geometric stitch combinations to create complimentary texture contrasts. Integrating surprising materials alongside luxury yarns has enabled me to create a collection which is both playful and sophisticated. My work is visually striking, incredibly tactile and above all, fun to wear.
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Kingston University |
Hull School of Art and Design |
My concept is based upon the child-like imagination and how inside we never really grow up; it is society that determines that we must. I was heavily influenced by Tim Walker’s photography and looked into The Case of the Cottingley Fairies. I have used a mix of Merino wools and pima cottons, as well as knitting ribbon into my knit and creating an oversized scarf by knitting merino wool tops on broom sticks.
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Inspired by the British countryside and the well known children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, I have up-cycled a set of three footstools using pure British wool which is hand-dyed by using acid dyes. The main focus of my pieces is to provide a fun and vibrant collection whilst paying particular attention to sustainability and supporting the use of local materials.
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London College of Fashion |
Glasgow School of Art |
The link between Infinity symbols and Celtic design led me to explore and develop my own knitting style. My garments are intended as wearable art with the potential for future development into more commercial garments.
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I concentrate on the connection of interior and exterior space by utilizing knitted textiles as a method of cohesively integrating these two environments. I envisage that my fabric/products would function to divide space, but also provide acoustic properties whilst blending aesthetically into the interior space. My spatial dividers which are in different forms, fabrics and products, could be used within a domestic multi-functional shelf, site specific interior or commercial setting.
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