Amel Abdellou - BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice
Essence of DZ
Algeria served as the inspiration for the print collection Essence of DZ. The various components that make up Algeria inspired me after my recent month-long visit in the summer of 2024. I gained a lot of knowledge about my family's history, the value of community and togetherness, and the factors that contribute to that. I was shown a lot of photography that inspired me, and I took a lot of pictures of the many things I saw and thought were intriguing. I design textile prints with a focus on repetition printing. Using colours and elements I discovered on my extended stay in the summer of 2024, everything of my work is influenced by my family's ancestry and culture.
My hand-drawn prints are all based on my own photographs and tales. These are then turned into screens, which I use to experiment with various colours and textures and repeat print.
Alongside my textiles practice i also do some film photography and own my own art events company called T3A which showcases talent from music , fashion , art and much more.
