Beyond Rectilinear

An ongoing series of experiments interrogating yarn constraints and possibilities, modifying tools and pushing conventional loom weaving processes to take loom woven cloth into new spatial territories.

Metamorphosis 2021

Linen warp, linen and paper cord weft

Metamorphosis explores the potential for a 2-dimensional loom woven textile to transform to 3 dimensions off loom, harnessing and amplifying the character of the selected yarns.

Little Fish 2023.

Mercerised pearl cottons

An exploration of process to shape woven cloth while on the loom.

Investigating colour juxtapositions and proportions to emulate iridescence.