Kathryn Leyland

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• MA Degree

  School

  School of Design

  Programme

  MA Textiles, 2007

  Specialism

  Printed Textiles

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  07870 819052

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• My work explores the meaning of British identity and how it is conveyed through printed textiles. Questioning historical references whilst exploiting elements of the long-standing class system that is synonymous with Great British culture. I am inspired by the humourous elements that lie within the upper class traditions of clothing, fabrics and style.

  The experimentation and process of fabric development is very important to me. I predominantly use multiple layers of screen-printing techniques, as I am fascinated in the variety of techniques that are involved in the fabrication of my textiles.

  My collection is dedicated to my brother, Paul.

• Experience

• Textile Designer, Olmetto, London and Italy, 2006-7; Teaching Assistant, ReachOut RCA, London, 2007; Textile Designer, ERDEM, London, 2006; Freelance Textile Designer, Lewis and Lewis, London, 2005-6

• Exhibitions

• New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, 2005; Graduate Fashion Week, Battersea Park, London, 2005

• Awards

• First Prize, Best Scottish Graduate Designer, Scottish Style Award, 2005; Finalist, Textile for Fashion Portfolio, EMERCO Award at Graduate Fashion week, 2005; Shortlisted, Best Graduating Collection, Graduate Fashion Week, 2005