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| Doris Gregg, Welwyn Garden (1926) |
A design I specifically liked the composition of was Welwyn Garden City by Doris Gregg (above) because it displays an abstract scene in a repeat. I wanted to recreate my own abstract scene in repeat and for my first attempt I decided to use my mountain scene inspired motifs because I wanted to include natural forms within my design in order to keep in line with my concept of Mechanical Nature. I have also included linear forms as well as cogs in the design to give the impression of a working machine. I'm happy with my design as I think the half drop repeat joins up well, making an interlocking repeat, however I feel that more depth can be added to the design through embroidery.
I have been trying to create designs with varied colour ways, as shown below, as I learned that this was important during my initial research at the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre.
I have also decided to create more than one collection, I feel this will enable me to create a varied range, however I was concerned about using the same imagery and motifs throughout. I have looked back through my research and discovered that Cole and Sons reuse designs and ideas within different collections. For example their 'Woods' design is displayed in their Contemporary II collection, which features bold, large scale designs with contemporary colouring, but has also been reworked as another design called 'Woods & Stars' in their Whimsical collection, which features a nostalgic range of designs inspired by a fairytale theme. I feel that this works because the collections are portraying a different vibe, which has made me consider what atmosphere I want to display through my collections.
