SAMPLES

With the aim of working towards three collections of samples that make up one final collection, I decided to explore Spots, Stripes and Checks. Investigating into how composition determines the effectiveness of the sample, and how to combine the correct patterns.

Combining the patterns (eg, spots with stripes) was successful as the designs became more intricate and planned.

Carefully planning the placement of the spots on top of the print, by aligning the colours - was even more effective as the optical effect was greater and allowed the spots to dance on top of the print.  Therefore the movement and structure of the print onto the surface was successful in keeping with my main influence of Michael Kidner, using space as a constant movement.

Using Japanese Optical art as an influence helped to progress my initial thoughts and push the boundaries even further by thinking outside the box, inspiring me to challenge myself in creating something similar with colours. Aiming to create stitches on the Ethos sewing machine that are similar to those of Japanese Optical art will be a challenge, however the restrictions of the machine should enable a more effective and repetitive outcome.

Experimenting making my own stitches on ETHOS software.