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Edinburgh College of Arts. Klimt02 BA Degree Show 2022

Exhibition  /  NewTalentsByKlimt02  /  04 Jun 2022  -  12 Dec 2022
 
Published: 02.12.2022
Brooch: Infest Collection by Alex Barnes.Thread, beads, leather, steel pin. 2022.Various.From series: Infest Collection.
. Alexandra looks for the beauty in all things that scuttle and soar. Her fascination for insects materialises in the stillness that is embroidery and beadwork. While insects may be fleeting creatures, they have been a source of inspiration to makers for centuries. For ‘Infest’ Alexandra examines the diverse range of colours and textures in beetles and deconstructs them, exhibiting the process of infestation and deterioration.. Alex Barnes
Brooch: Infest Collection, 2022
Thread, beads, leather, steel pin
Various
From series: Infest Collection

Alexandra looks for the beauty in all things that scuttle and soar. Her fascination for insects materialises in the stillness that is embroidery and beadwork. While insects may be fleeting creatures, they have been a source of inspiration to makers for centuries. For ‘Infest’ Alexandra examines the diverse range of colours and textures in beetles and deconstructs them, exhibiting the process of infestation and deterioration.
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