Echoes of a Life

‘Echoes of a life’ incapsulates family, authenticity and Fine art, referencing my Grandad as central inspiration. His love and fascination of unusual Modernist sculptures and collections of original art exhibition catalogues, including work by artists such as Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson, are integral in my design aesthetic. Layering on top of this artistic direction, are the memories of his time spent in the RAF. Stories and heirlooms my Grandad shared with me, particularly his original kit bag, became central source pieces. Referencing a combination of the mediums and ergonomic shapes used by Modernist artists, together with authentic RAF plane constructions, helped inform the fabrications, silhouettes and textile patterns.