Bridget Harris

Tokens made from mixed media . The process of "getting" everything in the right place took three days. The shadows produced depth and movement to my art pieces. The linen thread holding my drawn thread work acts as a tactile piece of art, the viewer can touch and observe . It was hard to get the right flow as I wanted to create a story, by putting the strong elements on the left , then moving into the linked elements would evoke feelings of loss.

With only a few days left to go before I submit my final degree work, I am still thinking about the concept of the tokens, loss and separation. I have spent most of the day wondering if I have got it right and could I have done more.  Historical reference in dress has never been about evolution,continuity...in dress, surfaces float free of their histories. Clark 2004. I wonder if this "token" floats free of its history, I would like to think history is inscribed in it's surface.

For my photo shoot I wanted to create the feeling of separation and the fate of most the the little foundlings.My parish church Haxey which originates from the 12th Century was an ideal choice. In the graveyard it has an old part called "God's Garden", it is overgrown,peaceful and very beautiful. God's Garden The carving and wording on the stone portrays perfectly the concept of my Studio Practice. Laid to rest.

Welcome to my blog. I'm am about to share with you my final year at Bradford College of Arts. I am a Contemporary Surface Design and Textile student. My work is very conceptual,it is based around the Foundling Hospital and Eighteenth Century women. I had always been very interested in cyanotype,I knew nothing about this process however I was able to do a fantastic weekend workshop with Hannah Lamb   which gave me a very sound starting point. A great day at Hannah's studio.