Emma Gorrie
Textile Design BA
Duncan of Jordanstone University of Dundee
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Textiles / Textiles - Print / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
My location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Emma Gorrie
First Name: Emma
Last Name: Gorrie
University / College: Duncan of Jordanstone University of Dundee
Course / Program: Textile Design BA
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Textiles / Textiles - Print / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
About
Glasgow born emerging creative, her work focusing on relationships with others and utilising design practices for social engagement. She uses colour, print and structure to convey emotion and engage others.
Textile Design for art psychotherapy
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns, which significantly impacted the population’s mental health, I have been keen to examine the importance of meaningful social interactions on mental health. I have explored different design processes to find out what techniques and processes are most appropriate for people of all skill levels. From here I have developed workshops centred around some key textile design elements – colour and structure. I ran these workshops as a method of broadening students’ social interactions, helping them engage in conversations, exchange stories, and learn new skills together. Alongside my workshops, I have developed a body of work which explores the relationship between colour, relaxation and connection to showcase the power of colour.
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