I was fortunate at the end of the Practice Unit to still be passionate about my ongoing theme, so decided to continue along the same path rather than start fresh. I had been creating samples with the view that they would develop into a product (scarf) and so I buckled down and finished this scarf.
My ongoing theme being "colour blends" I was mainly inspired by the drama and constant change in colour of the sky from day to night. I have always been inspired by abstract painters, and this reflects in the painterly qualities found in the different dip dyed sections of the warp. Mark Rothko is able to create a mood using simple shapes and dramatic use of colour, this was something that I wanted to translate into my weaving.
Mark Rothko:
DEVELOPMENT
I designed this scarf for a feminine target, and would say it would most likely appeal to an older woman than myself. This would definitely be a one off piece as the dip dyed warp could not be replicated exactly, as well as the wool and silk combination feeling very luxurious, pushing the piece into a higher price bracket.
CONTEXT
Araminta Campbell is a handweaver who produces one off handwoven luxurious scarves and shawls. These are woven on one of her two looms in her own studio, and you are able to purchase the products by getting in touch with her through an email address on her website. This seems to be something that I could do as part of a diverse career path.
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