Personal interests

I thought I would add a note of areas of personal interest or textiles I wish to do personal research on whether in learning log or in sketch books or both:

• Secular art – particularly Middle Ages through to late Elizabethan
• Textiles including clothing and needlework of any nature from Middle Ages to late Elizabethan plus European textiles of a similar period.
• Architecture throughout history that can be inspiration for textiles if possible.
• New Ross Tapestry in Southern Ireland
• Bayeaux Tapestry
• National Arboretum Memorial – the art and sculptures and the artists behind them
• Any Japanese and Chinese textiles and art throughout history – (note to myself is that I need to find a focus)
• Faberge plus art and textiles of the early 20th century Russia
• Native American art – looking towards Floridian tribes more than northern
• Early impressionists

This is just very much a starting point for ideas and possible themes over time.

I also have an interest in developing a visual voice for emotional feelings on illness but will see how this develops with my progression through the course.