Royal College of Art
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Knit / Textiles - Concept / Textiles - Mixed Media
My location: London, United Kingdom
First Name: Siqi
Last Name: Zhang
University / College: Royal College of Art
Course / Program: Textiles MA
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Knit / Textiles - Concept / Textiles - Mixed Media
My Location: London, United Kingdom
This collection, SHRUB, explores the metaphor of over-constructed ornamental urban shrubs as a reflection of individuals shaped by social constraints. Drawing is at the centre of my practice, guiding the transformation of sensitive sketches into knit, collage, and mixed textile forms. Through layering and restructuring materials, I experiment with how textiles can express both vulnerability and resilience. The work combines elements of sketching, fitting, and sculptural textile construction, aiming to reframe restrictive frameworks into sources of strength and vitality.