My current work is an investigation into how we cope in the face of significant absence or loss; how do we get up and get out of bed each morning and face the world when something so fundamental, so intrinsic to our lives as we have known them is gone? Underpinning...
Coercive control is the foundation on which domestic abuse is built and is the micromanagement of a victims life. Domestic abuse isn’t just acts of violence, it is acts of control, it is where domestic abuse starts and escalates. Living with an abusive partner or...
My main focus of my work is to look past the obvious and identify the changes, be it in my own life and in my artwork. Change is constant whether we notice it or are oblivious to it. This subject matter of change can relate to anyone and anything. Change for me is...
These paintings create an illusion that provokes an emotive state, in the same sense as to how depression has a certain hold on you. The viewer feels a sense of being pushed and pulled whilst looking at the paintings - just like being under a trance. After...
Within today’s society, we have become so conditioned and blind sighted by the truth. I explore the devastating effects our simple food choices has upon the environment and our health. My work will make people more curious and question the food industries and...
I primarily work with a mobile phone and a digital camera, the qualities of which I use to record the intimacy of the everyday experience, in particular my sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is a condition that takes form during moments of falling in and out of deep...
My work is an exploration of my personal experiences of motherhood and the implications that being a mother has had on my relationship with the world, my son, and myself. Through extensive research into maternal artwork, psycho-analytical and theoretical texts on...
My landscapes are always imaginary: the current themes that are suggested throughout my paintings consider the dark, mystical and perhaps fearful. These paintings are inspired by Bruegel, Botticelli and Giorgiones landscapes that feature in their paintings; sometimes...
My art practice is centred on who I am. Constantly referencing my conscious and subconscious understanding of the world as the mother, wife and dancer, I strive to create work that is "true to myself" and inherently bestowing qualities such as movement, balance,...
My work explores the practice of painting in the digital age, challenging how abstract painting can be pursed when this narrative - as a consequence of technology - can be faked or non-assignable. Compositions are informed by digitally manipulated imagery and methods...
The immediate focus of my work is the interplay between abstract and representational form. I am interested in envisioning urban, post industrial buildings as surfaces in a state of decay. This began with my interest in British landscape painting and the genre’s...
With elements of my childhood woven throughout, my work tells a loosely autobiographical story of nostalgia and melancholy, translated through the rhythms of the natural world. These rhythms offer a reflection of the contrast between loss and abundance – we are...
My series of work is an exploration of a mindful phenomena. I aim to successfully understand a mindful practise that combines art and meditation. Something beneficial to my well-being, physically and mentally. My work relies on techniques that are methodical,...
My anthropomorphic forms address our metacognitive ability when learning and are displaying playful ways which mundane objects could be used if we change the way we think about our thinking. An individual’s past experimentation with an object can limit the...
My current work is exploring re-contextualisation through collage and transferring it through the medium of oil painting. I start my process by making small collages using my own and found imagery. The main focus of these collages revolve around combining different...
My current interest is in religious art, particularly that which depicts women. As a Welsh woman with an Italian heritage I have observed the prominent role Catholicism plays in both cultures and the way women are treated historically and presently by the Church. My...
Drawing from a number of influences and ideas, Square bar, painted exists as a clear display of process and artistic development. Distinct lines and an undercurrent of geometric form allude to early 20th century movements such as Constructivism and Cubism, while the...
I make Still Life oil paintings with subject originating from my surroundings, typically including pubs, commercial products and text from labelling. I make observational drawings that are further developed based on my own associations. These association include...
My practice has been created using digital mediums, video and animation. I am able to play with imagery through these mediums. I especially enjoy editing, as it allows for more expressive elements within my piece. Video and animation allow for a range of visual...
I make art because of the way it makes me feel. My process allows me to self imbue my art by pouring my sentiment directly into them. If a piece doesn’t feel right it isn’t started. My art is like a souvenir to help reflect upon stages in my life. The artwork is...
My submission for this exhibition is a selection of paintings in the abstract mode, this is the sort of work that interests me the most. It is my preference to paint with non-representive figures and shapes with a vibrancy of colour all around the canvas. If you look...
My current practice aims to demonstrate the paradoxical relationship between the crossing over of boundaries of both the physical world and the cybernetic world. Through doing this the work addresses the physical and psychological effects social media and digital...
Within my practice I want to portray a story of domestic violence and the consequences through statistics and thought provoking imagery. I highlight the symptoms and aftermath of being a victim of domestic violence, leading to trauma disorders, interpreting the side...
‘Decoratif Reflection’ comes from a collaboration of the memories and styles of my grandmothers, it illustrates how the past can influence future trends. Decoratif is the original word depicting the style of Art Deco and Reflection acts as the personal connection that...
The Arctic Depths collection focuses on the unique sea creatures, Opisthobranchia or sea slugs, exploring their fascinating colour, shape and pattern. The collection is made up of contrasting yet complementary conversational motifs alongside abstract designs. A...
Longing. Yearning. Nostalgia. The wistfulness and an earnest desire for Wales. When I think of Wales, I think of the historic, magnificent, towering mountain ranges, the beautiful, ancient language and the kindness of the people. For me, this is Wales summed up in a...
A celebration of British heritage that takes it’s inspiration from tribal traditions, Binding Roots captures the simple pleasures and everyday joy that can be found hidden within the landscape. Inspired by the textile traditions of the Iban people, Binding Roots is a...
Exploring the Tropic’s, my collection dives into the weird and wonderful; a whimsical adventure into the jungle. My Autumn/Winter 19 collection includes drawings of animals, floral and foliage, exploring natural textures and marks. Giving a slight nod to the weird...
Inspired by holidays, trips or simply the environment around me, my work explores nature in all its forms through the use of fluid, loose mark making and simple line drawing digitally developed into strong prints and patterns. My final major project has been inspired...
Bolivian Essence is a collection of surface pattern designs inspired by a trip to Bolivia, taking objects and textures from the landlocked South American country into pattern through the mediums of collage and paper cutting. Inspiration comes from every aspect of...
I am a Textile Print and Surface Pattern Designer. Efflorescence, the French for ‘to flower out’ is a collection of designs that celebrate flowers blossoming in full bloom. With influences from cottage garden flowers as well as wild flowers, capturing the colour and...
Body Image complications are dangerous and significant; many reports have identified that females who have low body confidence will often not partake in daily activities due to embarrassment and feeling a genuine hatred of their body. More serious consequences include...
Di Lella Debut interior collection is inspired by mineral imagery captured at a microscopic level. This technique reveals stunning natural patterns within the earth that are simply not visible to the naked eye. I specialise primarily in digital pattern design but...
Mayan Refresh is a collection designed for decorative interior pieces such as lampshades and cushions, influenced by ancient Mesoamerican artefacts. I am fascinated by cultures from around the world and enjoy exploring them through surface pattern design. The name of...
My final design collection is inspired by indigenous, aboriginal art and Australia’s natural wildlife. The designs explore my journey through Australia highlighting each significant place as sub categories in my collection, and by following cultural influences of...
The design collection ‘Tropical Moods’ celebrates the beauty of the rainforest. Inspiration has been gathered from the textural marks on unique plants such as bamboo and palm leaves, as well as creatures including frogs, parrots and fish. Softly blended hues such as...
This new ‘portable lifestyle’ interior collection celebrates the luscious habitat of the sea. Created with the combination of both contemporary and traditional techniques, through the use of hand lino printing, drawing and digital manipulation. The collection allows...
Renata is an award-winning textile print and surface pattern designer. She specialises in detailed and realistic hand painting which she then develops digitally using Photoshop and Illustrator. Renata’s current collection, ‘Daytime delight’, promotes healthy living...
I am Chloe Lindsey, a Textile designer based in South Wales. All my work focuses on digital surface patterns and digital embroidery. I have a unique style with interests in Scandinavian design and passions for pastel colors and anything shiny. My time at university...
‘Pocket Europe’ is a snapshot of a first-time traveller’s journey throughout the cities of Europe. Being a surface pattern and textile designer based in Cardiff originally from a small town in the Swansea Valleys, I was lucky enough to visit eleven various cities...
Home is where the beach is, a collection inspired by the entrancing rock formations and textures found within the coastline. A project intertwined with hand drawn elements and the use of hand-printed and digital designed techniques. My colour palette consits of muted,...
I am a surface pattern designer currently based in Cardiff, Wales originally from Swindon, England. My time at university has allowed me to discover my style of working and a growth of confidence in my practice. I like to explore a variety of mediums in my work to...
The main aim when creating these designs was to portray the unique and diverse culture of my hometown, Gibraltar. The Gibraltar Botanical Gardens heavily inspired this collection, bringing both floral and architectural elements together to produce something exciting...
The Surface Pattern Collection: It’s a Dog’s Life consists of digital fabric and wallpaper prints that have been translated from my passion of hand drawn illustrations. This collection of designs are intended for the home interior, and canine accessories. With vintage...
The inspiration for my final collection began with my fascination for the smaller and often over looked details in the world around us. The book ‘Patternity - A New Way of Seeing’ by Anna Murray & Grace Winteringham expresses the importance of pattern within our...
‘Pond Haven’ is a collection inspired by British Pond life and its natural habitat. Nature has always been an inspiration for my work, I decided to focus on Pond life as it is an area that brings back childhood memories. A key feature of the collection is colour, to...