picnic

description

As part of a textile patterning class in my third year, we were assigned to design a blanket applying innovative patterning techniques to create a three dimensional effect on a flat surface. We were also called to draw inspiration from our environment and landscape.

Picnic is a blanket sewn  with an integrated table reminiscent of a tree stump. It reflects the tension of savoring moments of appreciation in our natural environment and the physical marks that we afflict on the same environment, be it permanent alterations such as removing trees or more ephemeral fluorescent markings placed to alert.

The concept emerged as a  synthesis inspired by our impromptu student picnics and visual interventions drawn from my local environment.

Process

The process of assimilating new knowledge about pattern making and the transformation of flat surface to three dimensional form triggered a visual collection process of observations.  These observations became the visceral elements that underpinned my concept development as I started manipulating form in  paper and cloth.

Features

Facing  _ Hand printed 100%  cotton canvas

Lining _ 100% woven jute

Table insert_ Re-purposed teflon coated fiber glass / architectural grade (from BC place stadium)

Boning _ 1/4 inch Baltic Birch Plywood

Table top_ Alder

Dimensions in cm _ W150 X D200X H40