Textile-based light bellflower is named for its resemblance to the Campanula genus of flowers. The draped yet structured nature of this form is driven by repetitive patternmaking over a geometric frame. The end result incorporates my personal inclinations towards mixed material combinations, a love for both hand- and machine-stitching methods, a delight in subtle color combinations, and a return to folded paper forms I created as a child. The floral motif of this piece highlights the natural process of growth in both my personal and professional creative practices as I continue to bloom.
At the midterm, I presented a range of material exploration involving various stitch patterns, ribbon, yarn, cinching, beading, and layering combinations. I also found inspiration from a childhood paper form I used to craft as a way to give the previous freeform experimentation some structure and rigidity. After critique, I explored more materials, patterns, and detail exploration as I finalized my final light form!
fin.