Sponsors: The Drapers’ Company, The Worshipful Society of Dyers

Specialism: Mixed Media Textiles

Unwanted materials often possess unexplored value, carrying a history of their own that is frequently visible from their appearance. Seizing the potential of found objects gives them a new lease of life, typically one very different to that of their original purpose. My final collection utilises the texture and character of driftwood, contrasting its weathered, uneven and dull surface against the feminine softness and sheen of thread. Inspired by the British coast these interior and exterior pieces exploit my love of vibrant colour and pattern.