Mailia Brown
Textiles BA Hons
Arts University Bournemouth
Specialisms: Textiles - Mixed Media
Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Mailia Brown
First Name: Mailia
Last Name: Brown
Specialisms: Textiles - Mixed Media
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My Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
University / College: Arts University Bournemouth
Course / Program Title: Textiles BA Hons
About
Textile student at the Arts University Bournemouth
This project explores gardens and growth through Impressionist-inspired imagery and textile practices, questioning the hierarchy between fine art and craft. By combining digitally printed and hand-painted wallpapers with references to embroidery, it highlights the undervaluation of feminised labour and examines how contemporary design can challenge traditional distinctions between art, decoration, and gendered making. I chose a hotel and spa context to create a calming, immersive environment where themes of growth, nature, and sensory experience enhance wellbeing while showcasing the decorative and conceptual value of textile-inspired design.
Competitions
TEX+ 2026
Luxury fashion project inspired by a trip to Italy. Although initially inspired by the architecture, the project evolved into a more organic theme to fit the fashion context better.