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Holly Ross
Holly Ross
Show RCA work
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Distortion, 2019
Distortion, 2019
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Development, 2019
Development, 2019
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Shoe concept, 2019
Shoe concept, 2019
Major project:
Distortion
Inspired by the optical effects of prisms I have worked to encapsulate the notions of refraction, reflection and distortion.
As an innovative material thinker, who works organically to exploit materials, I have challenged traditional ideas of joining, embellishment, structure, and drape, within knitted textiles.
Understanding the relationship between alternative materials and knit techniques has allowed me to create organic three-dimensional structures, which distort and defy the regimented nature of machine knitting.
Info
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School
School of Design
Programme
MA Textiles
Specialism
Knit
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Contact
- +44 (0)7851204199
- [email protected]
- http://www.instagram.com/h0llyr0ss/
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As an innovative material thinker, who works organically and exponentially to exploit materials, I am always producing new perspectives for knitted textiles.
With experience working on the Dubied, Shima Seiki, and domestic knitting machines, I work to challenge the regimented nature of such machinery. My experimental approach to materials and processes distorts the perfection of machine knitting, to envision a more organic textile.
The primary focus within my work has always been producing fabrics for fashion. However, with an overarching interest into fabric behaviour; alternative materials and hand manipulation, I am able to envisage knit into a variety of different contexts and applications for the future of knit.
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Previous degrees
- BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice, Manchester School of Art, 2016
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Experiences
- Knitwear production assistant, Country of Origin, London, 2018; Knitwear production assistant, Helen Lawrence, London, 2017; Stylist assistant, Natasha Freeman, London, 2017
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Exhibitions
- New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, 2016
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Publications
- https://www.knittingindustry.com/creative/work-in-progress-show-at-the-rca/
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Awards
- Kay Cosserat Prize, 2018; Full tuition fee scholarship, Roger Walls Binns 2017–2019
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Funding
- Roger Walls Binns Scholarship
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Sponsors
- Kay Cosserat Award