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Ciara Crossan

MA work

A collection of fabrics for the home, which includes drapes and upholstery, sheers and throws. Design inspiration comes from the textures and surfaces found in our surroundings, such as old buildings, brick walls and ropes. This is strongly contrasted by inspiration from more traditional patterns such as lace and mutlti-coloured stripes found in military medals. The idea of light and transparency is important, and is achieved through contrasting yarns within the collection. This idea of opposition and the use of layering is an important aspect of my work.

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Textiles, 2010

    Specialism

    Woven Textiles

  • A collection of fabrics for the home, which includes drapes and upholstery, sheers and throws. Design inspiration comes from the textures and surfaces found in our surroundings, such as old buildings, brick walls and ropes. This is strongly contrasted by inspiration from more traditional patterns such as lace and mutlti-coloured stripes found in military medals. The idea of light and transparency is important, and is achieved through contrasting yarns within the collection. This idea of opposition and the use of layering is an important aspect of my work.

  • Degrees

  • BA (Hons), Textile Design: Weave, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, 2008; Foundation Art and Design, Art and Design, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, 2005
  • Experience

  • Work placement, Hield Furnishing, Bradford, 2009; Weave technician, Central St Martins College of Art & Design, London, 2008/9; Work placement, Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company, London, 2007
  • Awards

  • Worshipful Company of Weavers Scholarship, 2008-10; Worshipful Company of Weavers Scholarship, 2007; First prize, Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company Prize, 2007