Hi! I am Kirstin and I am pleased to be introducing myself as a Designer Maker having just completed a 3 year Textile Practices Degree at Arts University Plymouth.
I have developed a varied range of skills during my studies including many different dye processes, Devore and discharge, tufting, embroidery, screen printing, sublimation print, hot press techniques, a good base of digital skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I have enjoyed every moment of the last 3 years of study despite the impact of Covid and am keen to continue my studies by doing a Masters in Textile Design. As a mature student I brought with me skills learnt as a self employed Seamstress of many years and it has been wonderful using them to express my own creativity as a change from fulfilling my clients requirements. I have a studio in the heart of the Tamar Valley with wonderful views of the river and Calstock Viaduct, it is an inspirational place to live and work. Artist Statement Kirstin Taylor is a designer maker whose social justice values inform her relationship with clients. Their vision acts as a creative catalyst for her work. She is passionate about stretching the potential of materials and techniques to produce an original style for each project. A multidisciplinary approach lets her combine processes to achieve unexpected and innovative results . Taking inspiration from the natural environment, particularly water, the polish of her finished work bears witness to more than 20 years’ experience as a professional seamstress. She is adept at using both new and heritage techniques, such as passmenterie, employing a wide range of traditional and unconventional materials to create unique effects in colour and texture. An open-water swimmer, Kirstin’s joy in her work comes from immersion in her craft and discovery of what lies beyond accepted boundaries. |