Maria da rocha Macedo
Fashion (Textiles for Fashion) BA (Hons)
University of Northampton
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Textiles for Fashion / Textiles - Mixed Media / Textile Innovation/Textile Art
My location: Rugby, United Kingdom
Maria da rocha Macedo
First Name: Maria
Last Name: da rocha Macedo
University / College: University of Northampton
Course / Program: Fashion (Textiles for Fashion) BA (Hons)
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Textiles for Fashion / Textiles - Mixed Media / Textile Innovation/Textile Art
My Location: Rugby, United Kingdom
About
I'm Maria , a textile designer who just graduated from the University of Nortampton.I love mixing different materials and using free-hand emboidery to create unique textiles pieces.With a keen eye for colour I enjoy blending layers to make visually stunning artworks.I'm passionate about upcycling and repurposing materials, giving them new life. My work tells stories that captivate viewers' attention, sparking thought and interpretation.
My project explored my belief in witches, mainly inpired by Portuguese folklore.Drawing deeply from my Portuguese heritage, I delve into the enchanting world of witchcraft as told through the tales and traditions of my ancestors. One legend specifically talks about witches as women fully integrated into rural communities ,with normal appearances that no one suspects. Historically, they were often married with their husbands unaware of their indentitiies.This connects to my use of upcycling wedding dresses into textiles pieces.Through my research and design,I created a narrative where each piece has its own story and spell.I focus on Love Spells, Banishing Spells, Beauty Spells and Healing Spells, creating a narrative and recipe for each piece.I also draw inspiration and imagery from Grimms' Fairy Tailes, using the magical and mesmerizing illustrations by Arthur Rackham to guide my exploration of colour and imagery.