PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
ALEXANDRA EMMELINE BARNES
Jewellery and Silversmithing, University of Edinburgh
Alexandra’s fascination for insects materialises in the stillness that is embroidery and beadwork.
For her new collection named Infest, the designer examines the diverse range of colours and textures in beetles and deconstructs them, exhibiting the process of infestation and deterioration.
BRUNO SCHOOLING
Product Design and Craft, Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester School of Art
Bruno’s work is centred upon a circular approach to making and materials. His Ground project is an ongoing exploration of how cooking and craft practices are intrinsically linked through provenance and place.
A series of ceramic objects reflects a reconceptualised, hyper-local bone china recipe – as demonstrated by the designer’s use of unprocessed, iron-rich clay alongside irregularly hand-crushed bone.
ANYA BENNETT
Textile Design, Birmingham City University
Anya has created an interior collection of textiles, titled Saisei Regenerative, that balances traditional Japanese craft with contemporary characteristics.
The collection uses cyanotype printing – a more sustainable approach than many traditional printing processes. Fabrics have also been locally sourced, including offcuts and surplus materials.