catherine harris
Textile Design BA Hons
Arts University Bournemouth
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Mixed Media / Textiles for Fashion / Textile Innovation/Textile Art
My location: Winchester, United Kingdom
catherine harris
First Name: catherine
Last Name: harris
University / College: Arts University Bournemouth
Course / Program: Textile Design BA Hons
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Mixed Media / Textiles for Fashion / Textile Innovation/Textile Art
My Location: Winchester, United Kingdom
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About
I am a mixed media textiles designer driven by a love of bold colour and innovative processes. My work combines traditional textile craftsmanship with contemporary digital techniques such as digital print, laser cutting, and CAD embroidery. Through playful experimentation with texture and layering, I create vibrant, tactile designs that are both visually striking and thought-provoking. Whether applied to fashion, interiors, or art, my work aims to inspire joy and offer a fresh take on textile design.
A fashion of the past
Titled 'A Fashion of the Past', this project is a reflection of my style, values, and cultural perspective. It reimagines Chinoiserie, once a European fantasy of an imagined East, through authentic Chinese imagery and research-driven design. My vibrant digital prints were built upon my painterly oil pastel illustrations which developed into textured denims, and laser-cut beading. This thought-provoking exploration of reappropriation and cultural authenticity aims to educate whilst celebrating identity.