Michelle Wilks
(26 years old. Born in United Kingdom. Lives in: Winchester)
Winchester School of Art
I have recently graduated from the Winchester School of Art, specialising in Textile Print Design.
My Final Major Project collection 'Out of Sight' has been inspired by the hidden world we live in looking at bacteria, natural cells, germs and viruses under the microscope.
By working from such magnificent imagery I was drawn to the most unusual details that are naturally beautiful, to create a striking collection of printe ...[more]
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Work of art I would like to make
If I had the opportunity to either re-create or develop work as a designer, I would like to continue researching the scientific world we live in and to incorporate scientific discoveries into fabrics to show the structures and impacts science has on the world. I have designed patterns cut out of wallpapers, to create pieces that look as though they have been laser cut. I would like to develop the ideas of cutouts creating more intricate designs. This would then give consumers options of layering papers when purchasing to suit their home. Another technique, which consisted of a changeable 3D effect and I would like to develop further, was the use of traditional basket weave. This gives the option to flatten or pull out different areas to achieve a relief effect. I felt it is essential that my wallpaper designs are interactive, to make the customer feel connected and value their wallpapers as precious interiors within their home.
I have linked my designs to techniques that are in conjunction to the microscopic theme and would want to continue using a reflective pigment, an ink that contains thousands of microscopic beads that then throws light back to its original source. Reflective inks are normally associated with protective and safety clothing. I feel that this unique technique has a decorative quality that needs to be introduced more into textiles. It is also linked into the idea of slides being viewed under a light, which then reflects back a microscopic image. It is important for me to give viewers the opportunity to see patterns that constantly change depending on the level of light, as if it was invisible to visible.
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My Artworks (6)
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