Abbie Williams
Textile Design BA Hons
Arts University Bournemouth
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
My location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Abbie Williams
First Name: Abbie
Last Name: Williams
University / College: Arts University Bournemouth
Course / Program: Textile Design BA Hons
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
My Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
About
I am a Level 6 Textile Design student, speciallising in Print and embellishment. My painterly design style is highlighted throughout my prints which explore bold, bright and playful colour compositions. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of hand printing processes and experimenting to create innovative outcomes. I also work within embroidery and embellishment such as quilting and embroidered trims that accompany my prints within each collection.
This Level 6 print and embellishment project; ‘A Living painting’, was specifically inspired by Charleston House in Lewis, home and creative hub for the Bloomsbury group. I was particularly inspired by Vanessa Bell, amongst other still life artists such as Matthew Smith, Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines. The bright floral gardens, alongside the maximilist house itself, motivated many paintings belonging to the Bloomsbury group themselves, leading to my own artistic journey encouraged by the estate. As a designer who has always been passionate about fine art, I enjoyed the process of using my artwork to fuel inspiration throughout the duration of this project.