Inside the Studio: Inspiration and Process
Exploring colour, texture and shape on Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne
Mid-Century Modern Style
My work is heavily influenced by the effortless, balanced aesthetic of the Mid-Century Modern design movement. Non-gendered, neutral yet sophisticated decor, with pops of funky retro colour and timeless wooden accents are characteristic of this interior style.
Think Scandinavian minimalism with a gentle warmth - elements that are echoed in the design of my statement artworks.
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Photo by Artyom Kabajev on Unsplash
Modern Punch Needle Embroidery
Using a specialised tool called a punch needle, I create artworks with a technique that is a lot like ‘painting with yarn’. It involves manually punching individual loops of yarn through a stretched backing fabric. The tension of the woven fabric holds the loops in place, allowing one to ‘paint’ the artwork with lines of wool.
This labour-intensive technique requires a lot of patience, but the slow process of building an artwork loop by loop is wonderfully meditative. I love how the gentle pace of this artform grounds me in the present moment, ensuring every piece is created with calm and care.
Studio Moments - Works in Progress
Irresistibly-touchable texture:
the wonders of wool
I’m completely entranced by the materiality of wool; it has a wonderful energetical quality that brings both physical and spiritual warmth to a space.
It softens the hard edges of my minimalist designs - allowing colours and shapes to be both bold and gentle simultaneously. My work explores this tension between ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ energy.
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