OLIVIA HOLLIS TEXTILE DESIGN

The collection takes its inspiration from the action of slicing mineral formations to reveal complex and unexpected cross-sections and examines the idea of embedding and protecting. Luminous, artificial colour achieved through synthetic materials contrasts with natural surfaces. Resin has been explored to encase and then be sliced. There is a focus on materiality and making processes which has informed the collection.

Following this, the print collection is informed by the imagery of cross-sectioning minerals; using markings made using the combs themselves to create smears of painted line. There is a contrast between the small, fragile scale of the resin combs alongside the freer, large-scale paint marks. The colour palette of the print collection is inspired by incandescent, opal tones. The garment collection embraces synthetic materials (PVC, latex, monofilament) and fabric layers to intensify the iridescent nature of the prints.