Bonnie Kirkwood
MA work
MA work
An exploration of contrasts and extremes in fabric weight, densities, opacity, transparency and scale, formed the basis for my collection of woven textile designs. I have challenged the idea of combining different weights of fabric within one woven cloth, through yarn and structure combinations, and devoré technique.
Inspired by the energy and dynamics of colour, I created multicoloured kaleidoscopic photographs as a visual resource for my designs. Colour plays a significant role within my work, accentuating the relationship between yarn and structure. Luxury silks, wools and novelty yarns are used for both dobby and jacquard woven fashion fabrics for the designer market.
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Design
Programme
MA Textiles, 2007
Specialism
Constructed Textiles
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Contact
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07813 666907
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An exploration of contrasts and extremes in fabric weight, densities, opacity, transparency and scale, formed the basis for my collection of woven textile designs. I have challenged the idea of combining different weights of fabric within one woven cloth, through yarn and structure combinations, and devoré technique.
Inspired by the energy and dynamics of colour, I created multicoloured kaleidoscopic photographs as a visual resource for my designs. Colour plays a significant role within my work, accentuating the relationship between yarn and structure. Luxury silks, wools and novelty yarns are used for both dobby and jacquard woven fashion fabrics for the designer market.
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Experience
- Weave Design Assistant, Olmetto Spa, Como, Italy, 2006; Part-time/Freelance Weave Designer and Studio Assistant, Jacqueline Ednie; Sophie Roet, London, 2005-7; Weave Designer, David Howard Ltd, Hertfordshire, 2004-5
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Exhibitions
- Interstoff Asia, Hong Kong, 2004; Premiere Vision/Indigo, Paris, 2004; Texprint First View, London, 2004
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Awards
- Scholarship Award, The Worshipful Company of Weavers, Weavers' Company Scholarship, 2006; First Prize, The Dyers Company Colour Awards, Colour Award, 2006; First Prize, Texprint 2004, Weave Prize, 2004