Hannah Inglis BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice
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My final project titled 'Happiness in The Mundane' draws inspiration from the items we carry in our bags daily. The COVID19 pandemic has caused life to feel mononotonous, however, I wanted to challenge this and show through expressive drawing and embroidery that there can be excitement in the every day - even if the only objects we carry are masks and hand sanitiser. My practice is an amalgamation of both traditional and contemporary textiles - merging customary methods like quilting with colourful digital prints to create exciting large-scale artworks that reflect my love for bold colours and shapes. I discovered my passion for quilting in the last semester of my degree and post-study I plan on continuing to expand my quilting knowledge and to undertake commissions for large-scale pieces. Within my work, I like to convey a sense of the imperfect as I believe that mistakes help boost creativity and allow for a more experimental approach towards art.
Alongside my own practice, I have also collaborated on ‘Interruptions’ with the Holden Gallery, and on a live brief for Crisis with FAD student Megan Parrott where I designed packaging for items to help fund LGBTQ+ specific services.
I am currently undertaking a Creative Workshop Facilitator Internship with the National Saturday Club and I would like to pursue a career working with young people in the future as I believe there is a strong link between creativity and engagement and that children should be encouraged to express themselves in their own unique way in order to gain the most out of their education.