Using a very loose approach when expressing my fashion
designs, I apply a method of drawing that is very experimental and enjoy using mixed
media to create distinctive collections. Drawing isn’t just about using paper
and pencils, drawing is making a mark, using found objects, creating different
surface qualities. Experimenting with different methods of drawing showed me
what I was best at, I enjoy the challenge of drawing with non-traditional
materials such as light and wire. Wire is very structural and can be used to
represent the garment as a 3D object. Taking part in a wire workshop with
Pricilla Jones allowed me to experiment more with wire and its structural
aspect, layering over the top can create stunning effects.
A recent project I undertook, using limited materials,
challenged my creativity and methods of working. Without access to a sewing
machine or equipment I improvised securing knitting needles to hold the garment
together and rope to shape and drape the dress. The earthy colour pallet I used
reflected that of the plants and natural materials employed. Including actual
plants and leaves within the dress truly blended it into the environment. I
feel a sense of attachment to a chosen place; it tells a story or represents a
time in history which is communicated through my garments giving them a meaning.
All of which are recorded on my blog www.meganmorganart.blogspot.com
Previous visits to galleries and exhibitions have
inspired my work and my continuous development. Undertaking workshops and
visits to galleries majorly influence the work that I create, they are
beneficial as they generate new and innovative ideas. Guest speakers and
lectures have also proved useful to my work, taking every opportunity to gain
advice from them.
Discussing my work on a one to one tutorial with Cedar
Lewisohn and Darren Hayman, I took advice on displaying my work in galleries,
inspiring me to work out of my sketchbook and consider various scales and environments.
This has led me to working straight onto a mannequin, altering the use of
materials as I develop my ideas. Other influential lecturers that visited were
Sean Dower and David Sheppard.
A highlight of my work so far was being involved with the
Tate Gallery, Liverpool, to film the new display, ‘Tracing the Century’. I
enjoyed trying something new and adding to the continuous learning and
development of my skills. Before this opportunity, I had never used a camera to
film, it was exciting being able to use one for the first time in a
professional environment. Collaborating with students from other disciplines
gave me the opportunity to film a few successful shots and realise how I could
combine this with fashion.
I feel experimentation and confidence can lead to
exciting results. Individuality and uniqueness is important to me. Fashion can
reflect a person, place or environment, provoking thoughts of change,
challenging principles and communicate a statement. This is what I aim to
achieve with my work.
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