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Ring out the old, Ring in the new Ring out the fal

Ring out the old, Ring in the new
Ring out the false, Ring in the true

As part of @manchesterhistories Festival 2019, I was one of ten artists commissioned to work with archives and heritage collections across Manchester to create a response to the themes of protest, democracy and freedom.

Working with material from Stockport Library archive, this piece was inspired by the personal scrapbook of Hannah Winbolt who was a working class silk weaver and prominent suffragette advocate from Hazel Grove in Stockport.

The hand screen printed the fabric features a design created using an audio reactive programme in Processing. The incoming audio of me reading one of Hannah's speeches aloud was mapped to visual objects on screen (I used the image of the boundary lines of Stockport) which reacted to the amplitude of my voice. I used the same colour palette that would have been used to dye the silk in the mid - late 19th century.

The words featured on the lights are an extract from one of Hannah’s speeches. By highlighting the negative space where the words have been removed and the light shines through, I wanted to draw parallels to the attempts to silence her and many other women who through resilience, strength and determination fought for women's rights throughout their lives. I believe that these words are still relevant now, more than ever.

The lights will be exhibited at Stockport Library.

Laser Cutting @drawnbythelight
Processing & Code @vickyclarke_sound
Lampshade construction inc silk lining @art.illuminated
Location 📸 @islingtonmill

#artivist #manchesterhistories

Some new goodies on the horizon with @m3inds for @

Some new goodies on the horizon with @m3inds for @newmakeryards 👁

This shade is now available in a limited edition v

This shade is now available in a limited edition version of my cartilage psychedelia fabric from @art.illuminated

40cm diameter, 24cm height with a vibrant matt yellow lining & suitable for a pendant light or lamp stand. Handmade to perfection as always 👌🏻

Contact @art.illuminated for more info & pricing

#wtccmr #cellprints #cartilage

Six colour screen print framed by @inframestudioma

Six colour screen print framed by @inframestudiomanchester 👌🏻

#wtccmr #cellprints #cartilage

Tasty 🤓 #secretlivesofcolour

Tasty 🤓

#secretlivesofcolour

Last week I delivered my first print workshops in

Last week I delivered my first print workshops in a VERY long time.

Commissioned by @curiousmindsnw and delivering #BubbleUp in partnership with @theturnpikeleigh, I worked with some fantastic young people who are starting secondary school this week.

We spent two days creating, printing, talking, making friends and laughing. ALL THE GOOD STUFF.

Participation is such an important part of my practice and I have missed working with people more than anything else. Last week made me feel truly grateful that I was able to do what I love again.

Props to @joefordartist & @hannahkgaunt for being sold gold co-pilots and of course the young people who bought the best energy.

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I’ve finally had this beaut of a fabric screen p

I’ve finally had this beaut of a fabric screen print by @moderaterealism framed by @inframestudiomanchester

@inframestudiomanchester are top notch custom framers based in sunny salford & have done a superb job on this tricky little number, give em a follow & get your artwork done up real nice 💅🏻

⛓ @qubekmanchester

Droooooooling over colour for an exciting commissi

Droooooooling over colour for an exciting commission working with @m3inds & @tasha_whittle

👁👁👁

#ralcolours #RAL

Im chuffed to bits to be featured in Laura's Humbl

Im chuffed to bits to be featured in Laura's Humble Abode blog series ‘MEET THE MAKER’ by @lauralagambina interior design studio

Check out these amazing shots featuring my cushions, styled and photographed by @lauralagambina

Follow the link in her bio to read the full article.

All featured cushions and fabrics are now available to buy in my online shop.

Laura is an interior designer & stylist based in Manchester offering digital interior design, styling & personal shopping services.

Her blog, Laura’s Humble Abode is where she documents her inspiration, and it’s been nominated for an Amara Interior Blog award this year for the Best Interior Inspiration category. If you like her work, visit @amaraibas to vote, it takes less than a second!

Follow the link in my bio to shop this headwear co

Follow the link in my bio to shop this headwear collab with @wild_emerald_designs

NEW styles including super scrunchies made from off cuts 💅🏻

#zerowaste #scrunchies #WTCCMR #cellprint #artscience

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT I have been commissioned by

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

I have been commissioned by @boxonthedocks @hemingwaydesign to create a design for outdoor diners @vertigo_plantbased restaurant @mediacityuk

The design is a playful take on the proverbial saying, "you are what you eat" as guests are immersed in their own and each other's eternal reflection as they dine.

Part of my practice involves working with scientists from The Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research at the University of Manchester and the inspiration for the box came from the work of Professor Sheena Cruickshank who is an immunologist in Biomedical Sciences.

Sheena's research looks into the gut microbiome and the impact of diet on our health and wellbeing.

@bbcsounds have also curated a playlist specifically for my piece that you can listen to via bluetooth speakers whilst you dine.

If you would like to dine inside, visit @vertigo_plantbased to book and request "You Are What You Eat"

Massive thanks to @bob_cojones for his super slick graphics installation skills.

📸 @jackkirwin

@toe_mcr looking solid gold in her head wrap teame

@toe_mcr looking solid gold in her head wrap teamed up with @wonderhaus_uk jewels 🍊

Follow the link in my bio to get your paws on pieces from this headwear collection with @wild_emerald_designs

Installing magic @boxonthedocks @mediacityuk with

Installing magic @boxonthedocks @mediacityuk with @bob_cojones 🔮
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@hemingwaydesign @vertigo_plantbased #boxonthedocks #mediacity #salford

Custom curtains for @nancylouise62 in my Ophelia v

Custom curtains for @nancylouise62 in my Ophelia velvet fabric.

Bespoke interiors with @needlewomanjess

Follow the link in my bio to buy fabric & get in touch if you would like us to create something extra special for your space.

📸@jodyhartley

Really proud to have been part of the Together We

Really proud to have been part of the Together We Move programme with @castlefieldgall @lizwewiora @bcjmcdonnell working with adults over 60 across Manchester to co create work in response to the film, Everything I Have Is Yours @salford_museum which looks back to the first decade of the uk pop charts (1952-1962).

Pictured is the hand screen printed zine I co designed & printed with participants as part of the project evaluation.

Visit @castlefieldgall link in bio for full details including downloadable creative activities inspired by the project.

#castlefieldgallery #smag #togetherwemove

A selection of my cushions are now available to bu

A selection of my cushions are now available to buy online from @manchesterartgalleryco

These fabrics are part of my ongoing collaboration with scientists from the Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research at the University of Manchester, featuring designs that originate from microscopic images of their cellular research.

Find the link to shop in bio @manchesterartgalleryco and select the artists support shop

📸 @jodyhartley
Sewist @needlewomanjess

#cellmatrix #wtccmr #artscience #textiledesign #velvet

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