I have always been fascinated by textiles and clothing. Not just the physical stuff – the way it looks and feels; but its social and cultural significance. The way it carries the history of the wearer. I was a fan of vintage clothes – clothes with a story...
My background as an Art Teacher enabled me to work closely with the Textile and Design Technology Departments, developing projects together, resulting in an interest in a wide range of skills and materials.This led to a years secondment in D.T. My obsession with...
Growing up in my native Japan, I was surrounded by the creations of my mother who was a dressmaker. This inspired me to become an artist and designer. Combining my mothers inspiration with various Japanese traditions, I became inspired to use these motifs in my work,...
MSc, FRGS, FRSA, LSDC, HND Textiles I was trained as a geographer and geologist, so have a great interest in international cultures and world environments. I am an avid photographer, collector and sketch-book creator. After a career in education, as a teacher,...
Karen Morton I create functional and non-functional pieces including garments, wall-hangings and abstract sculptures, presenting textiles as art and artefacts. My work is two and three-dimensional and involves experimenting with materials, dyes and different textile...
