01/08/2012

MMU DEGREE SHOW - JENNIFER MACKIE



Jennifer's work has been inspired by her travels to Mexico.  At the show her work stood out because of it's bright colours and symmetrical shapes and symbolism.
The collection of prints reflect history and each design looks like it has been careful thought through. Her work is professional and by using the laser cutter you are able to see glimpses of colour and pattern  as a teaser before you see the final prints.

My hesitation about the work is that I feel the black jacket should have been a more delicate material. The shapes and variety of colour looked exciting and fun. The jacket allowed you a glimpse of the print, this is something I am interested and I like the idea of people having to move the garments to see the print or as they move around the garment the print chages slightly. But further invetigatino into suitable fabrics should have been made.
Her print design is on trend for S/S 13 where we will see bright colour blocking and neons, the negetive aspects I feel from her work have made me aware of the importance of swatching and trail and error in my own work when selecting for the final pieces. 

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