Abbie Williams
Textile Design BA Hons
Arts University Bournemouth
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Abbie Williams
First Name: Abbie
Last Name: Williams
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textiles - Print/Embroidery
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My Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
University / College: Arts University Bournemouth
Course / Program Title: Textile Design BA Hons
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.
A midsummer feast
'A midsummer Feast' is inspired by Scandinavian midsummer celebrations and dining as a community with loved ones. This is portrayed through the imagery of tablecloths, flowers, vases and dining displays. The collection links heavily to my love for Fine Art, particularly Still Life. Having taken inspiration from Artists such as Van Gogh, Matisse, and Vanessa Bell, My own still life paintings were the sole source for all of my designs within this collection. At the heart of this collection is the sustainability concept, which is emphasised through my use of upcycled cloth. 100% of my samples are recycled fabrics including deadstock purchased at local scrap stores, donated tablecloths and linens or printed directly onto recycled polyester satin. This choice was to highlight and personally limit the amount of textile fabrics that end up in landfill. A playful print and embellishment collection designed to be produced bespokely for high quality and considered womenswear.
Competitions
TEX+ 2025
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.
casa las águilas
Based on my Grandparents house in spain 'Casa las Aguilas' was surrounded by nature, celebration, colour and community. I wanted to capture a sense of place within my Level 5 print and embellishment collection. Intended for fashion, Casa Las Aguilas exposes a fun and playful element to high end fashion, highlighted through my illustrative style and embellishments inspired by design innovation.