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Chevron zigzag design
This project is part of Ceres Artists in Residence at MoDa. The aim of the residency was to use objects from MoDA's collection as a starting point for exploration of natural prints and dyes with the aim of raising the awareness of sustainability in design research.
This design is constructed with three main layers:
the background vertical colours stripes ( coreopsis, madder, lac and chlorophilin), the zigzags (red onions and soda ash) running across them and the smaller stripes ( iron, citric acid) scattered across in different directions.
This, with the overprinting of different colours and modifiers on the hemp silk produce a dynamic, yet gentle rhythm to the overall composition.
The hemp silk was mordanted before the dyeing process.
The pastes were made using a combination of bio-waste, plant extracts and modifiers.
The design was screen printed by hand, then steamed to fix the dyes and washed.
Funding
Ceres Artists in Residence at MoDA
History
Value
- normal
AccessType
- open
