# Project Description The Secrets of Hollow Oak Amelie Lankester Summary Final work Amelie Lankester is a London based artist, specialising in knitted textiles. A key theme of her practice is creating visual stories through three dimensional, wearable knits. Her work revolves around whimsical themes, inspired by her surroundings and interest in theatre, film and costume. Her work invites audiences to enter into alternate realities where each piece evokes a playful, character driven narrative. Amelie Lankester is a London based artist, specialising in knitted textiles. A key theme of... College Central Saint Martins Course BA (Hons) Textile Design Graduation year 2025 The Secrets of Hollow Oak is a theatrical collection of knitted headpieces inspired by classic murder mystery games and films. Through textured, three-dimensional knits, it brings to life a cast of eccentric characters, drawing viewers into a whimsical world where every character hides a secret. Four letters came at the break of dawn, From a house long dead, by ivy worn. A butcher, a gardener, a widow, a seer And a taxidermist with motives unclear. They gathered where the oak tree split, Where secrets stirred and candles lit. A game began with tokens deep, Each turn unmasked what did not sleep Old misdeeds and buried truth, Bloodied hands and shattered proof. One was lost; a cleaver remained, The others haunted, quiet, strained. The prize unknown, the silence stark, As Hollow Oak grew cold and dark. So if you find that twisted crest Burn the note, and hope for rest. This project is based on my own murder mystery story. The characters are a mix of personal and imagined influences, many inspired by people and places in Somerset. The Gardener is based on my mother and her work on a large country estate. The Widower draws from my grandmother, alongside my father’s love for astronomy and somersets stary skies. The Butcher references a neighbour’s pig farming traditions and their renowned bacon. Finally, the Taxidermist, inspired by vintage taxidermy in old country houses and antique stores, as well as based on a mixture of birds of prey spotted in the countryside. I've designed these headpieces in the context of costume, millinery and set design, specifically tailored for theatre. Final work The Secrets of Hollow Oak View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Research and process Share this project The Secrets of Hollow Oak is a theatrical collection of knitted headpieces inspired by classic murder mystery games and films. Through textured, three-dimensional knits, it brings to life a cast of eccentric characters, drawing viewers into a whimsical world where every charac... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Craft & Process Materiality Story & Myth Play Knitwear Headpiece Costume Theatre Narrative Storytelling Sculpture Play Textiles Fabric