After
'After' revolves around the concept of a world devoid of human presence. It delves into the imaginative exploration of what would remain if the human race were to go extinct and how nature would flourish in our absence. Created during the challenging times of the pandemic, this collection posed many obstacles. However, these challenges often lead to opportunities for creative problem-solving, resulting in an outcome that I’m very proud of.
To bring my vision to life, I used a range of techniques, including; digital printing, screen printing, machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and hand beading. I took great care in the fabrics I chose, opting for hand-dyeing methods using remnant fabrics and end-of-rolls, and any digital fabrics were sustainable. This conscious choice not only minimized the environmental impact of my collection but also added to the overall artistic narrative. I chose to create this as a children to young teens unisex collection.
Planty Peepers
🌿 Say hello to Planty Peepers! These little guys add some serious personality to your plant collection 🌱 Handmade in Cardiff using remnant and reclaimed fabrics, each Planty Peepers pot is totally unique and eco-conscious 💫 But that's not all - each Planty Peepers pot comes with its own personality profile that perfectly capture the spirit of your new plant pal! 💖
Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to the plant world, Planty Peepers are the perfect way to add some fun and whimsy to your indoor garden
Gardening Ghouls
Thanks to the amazing Kraken Boards I had the incredible opportunity to design and paint my very own longboard. This bespoke board was carefully crafted by Jude, and he gave me the freedom to design every aspect, right down to the custom grip tape. Once I had hand painted the whole board it was returned for varnishing, grip tape application, and the addition of all the hardware.
Being an avid house plant enthusiast, I decided to paint a collection of vibrant plants, including some of my own, onto the board. I also incorporated adorable gardening ghosts to tend to the plants. The top side of the board has been designed to resemble a ghost by utilising the grip tape to create the silhouette. This board is truly one-of-a-kind and completely me in every way. The entire process of designing and hand-making this board was an extraordinary experience, allowing me to bring my artistic vision to life and own something so unique.
Wish You Were Here
Take a trip to the beach with "Wish You Were Here," a colourful collaborative art project I created with artist Lisa Macario. The collection was originally inspired by the iconic Brighton Beach deck chairs. The collection grew from there, each one in a different vibrant colour way with Lisa’s signature writing style taking centre stage.
The backgrounds themselves were created in an interesting way. Vibrant inks are dolloped onto the paper and then carefully spread using a printing squeegee, resulting in these beautiful organic striped. This process ensures that each A2 print is truly one-of-a-kind.
When displayed, these prints effortlessly become the focal point of any room. The bold colours and classic postcard slogan just work seamlessly and easily improve any gallery wall.
Coco
Coco is an experimental collection of prints based on my logo from a mini business I ran, OhCoco. This project was an absolute joy to undertake as it provided me with the opportunity to explore a variety of colours and patterns while maintaining a consistent silhouette. I was fascinated by how each print took on a unique character and personality, making each pup in the collection truly special. I purely created this collection as an opportunity to experiment with a more fluid style of screen print which I think turned out really beautifully. These prints are hand-screened onto A5 300gsm textured printmaking paper.
Do-Gooder
OhCoco was created as a way for me to continue exploring screen printing in my spare time whilst home from university and through lockdown. I designed and printed these ‘Do-Gooder’ T-shirts and after catching the attention of some people on Instagram I started selling them. All of the T-shirts are unisex, sourced from ethical suppliers, and made of 100% sustainable cotton.
The tops and bags were hand printed by me in my very makeshift home studio, aka the kitchen table. Each order being made to order, eliminating unnecessary stock and waste. As a small way to give back to the environment, every order included a donation that went to planting and nurturing a tree.