Julie Behseta
PhD Work
PhD work
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Encapsulation of polymers and textiles -
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Silk fragments, extruded plastic yarn and luminescence -
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Encapsulated hand work from residents at (AHCH) with woven piece -
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Micro-encapsulation, spherical particles (µ-Sq bead) and textiles -
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Thermo-set.: melamine with silk
I investigate the design potential of combining traditional craft with industrial technology to address the challenge of future society and through this research into recycling plastics, polymers, textiles and other materials propose that material and meaning are closely interrelated. In my work the relationship between the visible traces of tactile sense and the presence of the hand is explored as a sign of ‘contact’ and transmission of emotion.
The encasement and display of fibre, textile and personal objects in the plastic tiles is deployed as a medium of interior architecture with the potential to represent the meaning of the experience of end of life well-being. In this way the designer can make materials which encapsulate the sense of transition, departure, memory, presence and continuity for the old, their relatives and carers. Considering the principle of ‘Emotionally Durable Design’ this research finds new uses for old material.
Info
Info
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PhD
School
School of Design
Programme
Textiles–2013
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Contact
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+44 (0)7578 487770
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I investigate the design potential of combining traditional craft with industrial technology to address the challenge of future society and through this research into recycling plastics, polymers, textiles and other materials propose that material and meaning are closely interrelated. In my work the relationship between the visible traces of tactile sense and the presence of the hand is explored as a sign of ‘contact’ and transmission of emotion.
The encasement and display of fibre, textile and personal objects in the plastic tiles is deployed as a medium of interior architecture with the potential to represent the meaning of the experience of end of life well-being. In this way the designer can make materials which encapsulate the sense of transition, departure, memory, presence and continuity for the old, their relatives and carers. Considering the principle of ‘Emotionally Durable Design’ this research finds new uses for old material.
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Degrees
- BA (Hons), Textiles for the Interior and Products, London Metropolitan University, 2009; Foundation Course, Art and Design, University of Central England in Birmingham, 1988
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Experience
- Micro – encapsulation of sq bead, Polymer Centre Lab, London Metropolitan University, 2011-2013; Workshop facilitator, considering compassion and empathy, Alexandra House Care Home, Harlow, Essex, 2011-2013; Collections and curatorial researcher, British Museum, London, 2008; Laboratory Assistant Plastics manufacture, Auto Mobile Company, Lancashire, 1997
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Exhibitions
- Synthetic and Natural Polymers, Main Entrance Gallery, RCA, London, 2013; Materials for Living, Upper Gallery, Palace of Westminster, House of Commons., London, 2011; Lion and the Unicorn, Gulberikian Gallery, RCA, London, 2011; New Materials, Poster presented for Exhibition, 5th Global Plastic Electronic Conference & Exhibition, Dresden, Germany, 2009
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Awards
- Merit, Constructed Textiles, Society of Designer Craftsmen, 2009
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Conferences
- Synthetic and Natural Polymers, The Association of Fashion & Textiles Course, Nottingham Trent University, 2013; Researcher participation, ) ‘Designing Cost-Effective Care for Older People, Electric Works, Sheffield Digital Centre, Sheffield S1 2BJ, 2012; Attachment through the Unattached, Futureproof Plastics, Museum of design in Plastic (MoDiP) Bournemouth University, 2010; Textiles and Polymers, The Association of Fashion & Textiles Course, Royal College of Art, London, 2011