Arts Thread

“Wisps of Light” explores the connection between natural light and enhanced wellbeing, drawing on research that links exposure to shifting sunlight with improvements in cognitive processing, focus, and circadian rhythm. Through experimentation with cyanotypes, light photography, and generative AI, I’ve captured the ephemeral beauty of changing contours, twisted forms, and delicate gradients. These qualities are translated into textiles through processes such as digital print, devoré, biomaterials, and 3D embroidery. By combining the transparent qualities of silk with the opacity of embroidered stitch, I’ve created samples that cast subtle, rippling shadows and echo the rhythm of changing light. Tonal colour combinations evoke calmness, grounding, and escapism, I'm embracing how these hues will naturally fade and morph over time, creating new sun-bleached patterns. Designed for immersive interior hangings and room-dividing screens, the collection is suitable for a high-end market, offering a sense of balance and retreat for customers seeking alignment with the earth’s natural energies. Responsible design is central to my practice; I’ve used natural dyes, biodegradable threads, and root-based biomaterials to preserve a sense of softness while reducing the chemical impact of textile production and disposal.