Shortlisted for The Batsford Prize 2020-2021.
Exhibited at New Designers 2020 and Nationwide Degree Show.
The costume represents the ‘Wood Industry’.
Made from over 1000 pieces of wood, paper and cork, in a range of techniques, such as laminating and veneering plywood. The 18th century shape references the industrial revolution and mass production in a project inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production.
The Wood Dress back view
The Wood Producer Illustration
Front view
Back detail
Skirt detail
Marquetry
Photo credit: Beni Sanchez
The making process
Materials: veneer and paper
Veneering skirt pieces
