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Student Showcase Archive

Jenny McHardy

MA work

MA work

My collection of work is an exploration of the relationship between Scottish textiles and emotional states of mind.

I have achieved this by combining traditional knitting techniques with modern materials, thus questioning preconceived ideas of knitwear.

Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Textiles, 2007

    Specialism

    Constructed Textiles

  • My collection of work is an exploration of the relationship between Scottish textiles and emotional states of mind.

    I have achieved this by combining traditional knitting techniques with modern materials, thus questioning preconceived ideas of knitwear.

  • Experience

  • Placement with Knitwear Design Team, Weardowney, London, 2006
  • Exhibitions

  • Knitted Textile Student Award, Knitting and Stitching show, London & Birmingham, 2006; Knitted Textile Student Award, Knitting and Stitching show, London & Harrogate, 2005
  • Awards

  • £12,000 towards my MA at the RCA, Dewar Arts Awards, 2005