MTU Crawford College of Art & Design

My work is about forms, pattern, texture and lines found in nature or made by nature.     

The surrounding that inspires me the most is the seaside, with ever changing texture and forms. I am fascinated with lichen on the walls by the sea, forming patterns, and when you look closer you will find little cup shapes within the formations. The variety of other creations of nature found on the beach is mesmerising. I am drawn to multiples, pattern, shape, texture and mark making. 

I enjoy creating delicate pieces in different mediums: textiles, paper clay, Mulberry paper, wire and glass, but lately my work has been with textile manipulation, free machine embroidery and fabric dyes.

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Email: tarjazx@yahoo.com