Country: United Kingdom
Bethany revisits everyday elements from the built environment, things we all observe daily but often overlook. She aims to celebrate the mundane qualities of those things which are commonly seen as dull and insignificant, thereby heightening a sense of awareness and renewed appreciation.
She uses a combination of concrete and textile knit, stitch and print methods to translate the contrast between the natural and industrial elements of our built environment. From the weathered textures to the man-made �graphic� quality of urban objects, the work explores new and worn, bright and dull, man-made and natural - all of which feature in the built environment.
This dynamic combination of materials explores the reversal of the traditional viewpoints of inside/outside and highlights concrete�s new �fashionable� status, which has seen its development from utility to luxury. She explores accidental design through her use of found materials. The imperfections of these worn, discarded objects are integrated into compositions and nurtured to become decorative pieces.
Bethany aims to push the boundaries of contemporary textiles by blurring design disciplines, breaking preconceptions and traditionalist viewpoints, creating stunning works which will pleasantly surprise.