Fractured Series

Experiment

Sustainable

Well-being

Working on antique and deadstock antique linen, latex coated cotton with natural mineral pigment. The project experiments with stitch and cutwork on faded print, to reimagine a new aesthetic for used cloth. Looking at the concept of something not being broken, but being fractured. Therefore easily repaired through intervention.

Material

Experimental materials
Fiber
Minerals and stone

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Joining
Surface modifying

Specific Technique

Cloth that has been coloured by direct application & screen print, faded through use and laundering is then cut, sewn, embroidered and reconstructed.

As well as combined with latex coated cotton to add layering, durability and create a solid - unprinted base.

Properties & Qualities

Application

Sample Making

Colour

Blue Grey

Sample Information

Date of creation

April 2016

Dimensions

1m x 1m

Weight

4 kg

Culture & Context

Examines value, stitch and construction in re-purposing something that is fractured.

Using cutwork to created layers of intrigue. This series follows on from previous works.

Process & Production

Embroidery by hand, machine and digital machine.

Cutwork using laser cutter. Applique by hand and machine.

Credits

Craft Maker

Trish Hegarty

Library Contributor

National College of Art & Design Ireland

Photographer

Trish Hegarty Anthony O'Connor

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