Grays School of Art Robert Gordon University
Specialisms: Textiles / Smart Textiles / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
First Name: Roisin
Last Name: SPence
Specialisms: Textiles / Smart Textiles / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
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My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
University / College: Grays School of Art Robert Gordon University
Course / Program Title: Textile and Fashion Design Degree
I am a textile designer and am currently focussing on sustainable design through the use of innovative materials
My work, which recently earned the Impact Award and a studio space at The Mills Fabrica during the Tex Plus exhibition, and was shortlisted twice for the Only Natural Design Competition, is deeply rooted in my connection with nature and the environment. This relationship inspires all my designs, focusing on organic forms that translate into textile samples. These samples mirror the repeating patterns and ethereal qualities found in nature. Sustainability, circularity and heritage are the foundations of my designs. I balance an environmentally kind lifestyle with innovative techniques, using paper yarns, dead stock materials, and locally sourced wool. My textile samples advocate for a simple, organic relationship with nature, encouraging a mindful and conscious approach to place.
My work, which recently earned the Impact Award and a studio space at The Mills Fabrica during the Tex Plus exhibition, and was shortlisted twice for the Only Natural Design Competition, is deeply rooted in my connection with nature and the environment. This relationship inspires all my designs, focusing on organic forms that translate into textile samples. These samples mirror the repeating patterns and ethereal qualities found in nature. Sustainability and heritage are the foundations of my designs. I balance an environmentally kind lifestyle with innovative techniques, using paper yarns, dead stock materials, and locally sourced wool. My textile samples advocate for a simple, organic relationship with nature, encouraging a mindful and conscious approach to place.
My connection with nature and the environment underpins all my designs. I exhibited my work at the Tex Plus show in London and was recently shortlisted for the Only Natural Student Design Competition in the Interiors and Accessories category. Inspired by organic forms and microstructures in plants, I create delicate, ethereal textile sculptures using personalised knitting techniques. Sustainability is central to my work, as seen in my use of recycled paper yarns. These textiles, influenced by Japanese minimalist aesthetics, offer a simple, organic relationship with nature, suggesting applications in both fashion and interior contexts.