I was invited to take part in Fashion Forward, which is the latest contemporary fashion exhibition at Lotherton Hall, featuring brand new garments and bespoke pieces from some of the most exciting designers in Britain. The exhibition runs from 1 March – 20 October 2019 and will highlight the breadth of talent in British contemporary fashion from a group of designers who are either from, have studied or are still based in Yorkshire.
Natalie Raw, Curator of Dress and Textiles at Leeds Museums & Galleries commented: “The exhibition brings together an inspiring range of contemporary designers who are forging their own path in fashion and breaking the boundaries of what fashion represents. From narrative led design to intricate detailing, ethical processes and small scale production, each designer featured has their own story to tell and this resonates with Lotherton’s own story of a museum which has been 50 years in the making.”
I created a series of six new large scale pieces exclusively for this exhibition. Expanding my research in to the use of silicone in contemporary jewellery, I used this opportunity to explore and experiment with size, colour and material. Combining non-precious materials with precious and using subtle graduations of colour and transparency to create a series of bold, sculptural jewellery.
