Monica Castillo
Textile Design MA
Birmingham City University
Specialisms: Illustration / Textiles / Accessories
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Monica Castillo
First Name: Monica
Last Name: Castillo
Specialisms: Illustration / Textiles / Accessories
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My Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
University / College: Birmingham City University
Course / Program Title: Textile Design MA
About
Visual Artist from the Philippines. Currently taking an MA in Textile and Surface Design at Birmingham City University.
the pentland churchill champagne pol roger conscious case competition
The elements of my design are the swan, chrysanthemum, and the eternal knot. Swans represent enduring love and loyalty as well as honor and integrity - something that is also characteristic of Sir Winston Churchill. Chrysanthemums convey cheerfulness, joy, optimism, and longevity. They also symbolize good fortune and feelings of friendship, which allude to the good relationship between the Pol Roger family and Churchill. The eternal knot represents longevity and the interdependence and interconnectedness of everything in the universe. Putting this all together, my design conveys the enduring friendship of Odette Pol-Roger and Winston Churchill. The repeating pattern reinforces this lasting relationship, with the swan wings overlapping the logo of the champagne to further emphasize the loyalty of both parties to each other.
