Hey
Yoki! Can you tell me a bit about how you came into textiles? When
I was in grade 11 my art teacher asked me if I was interested in textile design
– I didn’t even know what it was and had to get her to explain it to me!
Looking at sketchbooks from that time, its clear why she asked; every drawing
was full of pattern, every exhibition I wrote about was textile based and I was
interested in using yarns and fabric in my work. I started telling people I
wanted to be a textile designer and applied for the course at RMIT, got
rejected and tried again…the rest is history!
Who
are some favourite illustrators that inspire you? A few
of my favourite illustrators are Camilla Engman and Sara Fanelli.
How do
you interpret their style in your work? I try to not ‘copy’ these
illustration styles, but themes of spontaneity and humour are something I
admire in their illustrations and something I try to achieve in mine.
What
does a typical day in studio involve? At the moment it’s talking,
talking, talking – and not in a social way! As part of the Management team, my
role involves hearing the other groups processes, ideas and goals, helping them
make decisions and get organised. Basically being a bossy-boots!
Brittany
Hi
Brittany! Tell me a little about yourself? I’m 20 years old. I love going to the theatre
and seeing films. I hope to work within the knitwear industry. Traveling is my
passion.
What
led you to textile design? I grew up around the Brunswick campus so
I was exposed to student work and the industrial machinery, which inspired me
into textile design.
Have
you got any favourite illustrators that you admire? The
first illustrator that I really admired was Fontain Anderson, but right now I
love the work of Sandra Suy – a fashion illustrator.
Do you
have any good illustration books to share? I don’t own any
illustration books unfortunately!
Ella
Ella!
Can you describe a bit about yourself and your background? … I’m
from the Midwest in the United States. I grew up in the woods with my Mom, Dad
and older brother and sister. I spent most of my childhood exploring the woods
with my dog. My parents are amazing cooks, my mom teaches food-tech at high
school and my dad enjoys grilling and making maple syrup in our back woods!
What
made you choose textiles? I choose textiles because I have always
had a passion for fabrics and have been drawing ever since I can remember…a
creative output that the two can meet together.
Do you
have any favourite illustrators that inspire you? My
favourite illustrator is Julia Rothman – she has a great style!
How do
they influence your work? Her use of simple lines, drawing everyday
objects and scenes I find inspiring.
Tara
Hi
Tara! Tell me a little about your background…what led you to textile design? I
was tossing up between interior design and textile design…I flipped a met card
to decide! Other than that I have been surrounded by textiles from a young age–
mum being a hyper-sewer and Dad had a mate who was a dye master – who
encouraged me to study textiles. Textiles are RAD, it was the right choice!
What
inspires your work? I have a love for Native American Indian
textiles and all the sweet geometrics that come from Americas 1980’s fresh
prints; hyper colour, dreaming, gross things, whimsy!
Who
are some of your favourite illustrators? Reg Mombassa and Eveline
Tarunadjaja – sums up my illustration style; prickly and feminine.
What
do you like about their style? I love how Reg adds hair to
everything, so gross! I get a kick out of humorous illustration. I love
Eveline’s beautiful flowing lines.
Kate
Hey
Kate! Tell me a little about your background? After finishing school I did an art, design
and photography course where I really enjoyed the painting and illustration
class. Whilst studying there I heard of this course!
What
illustrators inspire you? Geninne Zlatkis, look her up! She does
beautiful watercolour and line work, bird studies and botanicals.
What
is it about their style that inspires you? Simple yet sweet,
presentation of her work is always creative.
What
does a typical day in the studio involve or you?
Writing lots of to do lists! Working through them and then writing more to do
lists! A large desk set up with music, food, sunshine and art materials!
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