Artist Residency: Artist’s Residence
Chaotic Bedroom

Semester 1

Materials:
– Oil Paints
– Old silk Curtains
– Linen
– Cotton thread
Subject:
– 16th century ruff
– 16th century men’s doublet
Outcomes:
– A representational painting of the ruff I made during the summer.
– A replica 16th century men’s doublet based on a pattern from Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 3. Using green Damask silk from old curtains.
References:
– Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 3.
– Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 4.

 

 

Semester 2

Materials:
– Oil Paints
– Repurposed/second hand fabric
– Cotton thread
Subject:
– 16th century men’s doublet
– Contemporary garments of my own design
Outcomes:
– A representational painting of the doublet made in semester 1.
– Possibly one or two contemporary garments of my own design, made using repurposed/second hand fabrics.
– Representational paintings of the contemporary garments.
References:
– Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 3.

 

 

Time frame/ Deadlines:

Outcome: Start Date: Completed By:
Painting of Ruff Semester 1, week 2 Before Christmas Hols
Silk Doublet Semester 1, week 2 or 3 The start of Semester 2
Painting of Doublet Semester 2, Week 1 April 2021