Bonnie Magee
Textile and Fashion Design Degree
Glasgow School of Art
Specialisms: Embroidery / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textile Innovation/Textile Art
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Bonnie Magee
First Name: Bonnie
Last Name: Magee
Specialisms: Embroidery / Textiles: Fashion/Interiors / Textile Innovation/Textile Art
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My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
University / College: Glasgow School of Art
Course / Program Title: Textile and Fashion Design Degree
About
Graduated from the Glasgow School of Art, I have a strong foundation in textile design, with a particular focus on embroidery, fabric manipulation, texture, and form.
Through the exploration of materiality, process, and stitch, my work highlights the beauty found in the uncomfortable, merging elements of the body with the natural world.
Utilising mixed embroidery methods, I translate my research and drawings into textured, narrative-rich samples, drawing inspiration from wearable art and historical costume.
The Feminine Grotesque
I understand the word ‘feminine’ to be associated with the beauty of organic form, nature, strength, and the exploration of emotion. In my exploration of 'the grotesque', I've observed preserved organs and taxidermy during museum visits, as well as exploring nature and capturing natural forms. I connect with these themes through materiality, process, and communication through stitch. Highlighting the beauty that arises from the uncomfortable, my work combines the body and the natural world. Through sampling, I use mixed embroidery methods to translate textures and forms collected through research and drawing. The samples I have produced provide a narrative, and my silhouettes are inspired by wearable art and historical costume. Additionally, my complementary project is focused on taxidermy. Inspired by emotive storytelling and the imagery from dark fairy tales, I have used illustrative embroidery to translate forms of creatures with a focus on birds. Within my collection, my materials have been sourced ethically. I have utilised off-cuts and donations and have been kindly supported by Ayrshire company, MYB textiles, producer of Scottish lace.
Competitions
Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024
I understand the word ‘feminine’ to be associated with the beauty of organic form, nature, strength, and the exploration of emotion. In my exploration of 'the grotesque', I've observed preserved organs and taxidermy through museum visits, as well as exploring nature and capturing natural forms. I connect with these themes through materiality, process, and communication through stitch. Highlighting the beauty that arises from the uncomfortable, my work constantly combines the body and the natural world. Through sampling, I use mixed embroidery methods to translate textures and forms collected through research and drawing. The samples I produce provide a narrative, and silhouettes are inspired by wearable art and historical costume. Additionally, my illustrative embroidery translates forms of creatures and animals, inspired by emotive storytelling and the dark history of fairy tales. Within my collection, materials have been sourced ethically, utilising off-cuts and donations, kindly supported by Ayrshire company, MYB textiles, producer of Scottish lace.
Competitions
