For my EMP I am choosing to do my own project. I
would like to make two costumes based on Sarah Gibb’s illustrations in the
children’s book The Princess Who Had No
Kingdom. The illustrations are
creative and distinctive; they give a suggestion of cut, texture, and pattern
without being definitive. I will be creating the two different styles of the
Princess, the colour and the black and white ;by creating an interpretation of
these ‘designs’ I will be pushing my creative and interpretive skills to a new
level. I will also be able to experiment
with a lot of different techniques such as laser cutting, applique, embroidery,
dying, and possibly lace making. To accompany these costumes and my portfolio I
will be making historical undergarments to go under each costume to create more
of silhouette. This project will push me technically and creatively. The
historical undergarments will give me a chance to improve my patterning and
sewing ability to a high level. Creating the costumes over the historical
garments will give an opportunity to explore draping, something I have not yet
done, and then transfer that to a paper pattern and garment. Interpreting the
design will increase my understanding and skill in surface decoration and various
techniques. Using an illustration as a design is also a good experience in
interpreting a design, taking into account its contextual base and its
functionality. It will be a valuable experience as a freelance maker in getting
a design, creating the vision without having a designer available every step of
the way. I feel that this is a challenging and adventurous project that will
increase my technical abilities and challenge my interpretive skills.
All Images From: Gibb, S. and Jones, U.
(2009).
The Princess Who Had No Kingdom. London: Orchard
Books.
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