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Arella Plater

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I'm from Australia.

I design of lived experiences, drawing depth and conceptual investigations into one, considered narrative.

I'll be continuing my studies at CSM, Womenswear.

I'm from Australia.

I design of lived experiences, drawing depth and conceptual investigati...

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This project explores the beauty in the non-linear process of creation.

Investigating the visual and conceptual notions surrounding that of Pentimento, this will layer into a primary and secondary study on the conservation, preservation and restoration of art.

By exhibiting process alongside outcome a creator’s personal doubt is revealed, showing the difficult decisions to conform or resist, vastly influencing how the art will come to be perceived. The project is informed by my own experiences, inspired by the vibrant craft within my female lineage, in particular, the fabric Dupioni and how the luminosity in its colour has become a point of connection between 3 generations. This goes in juxtaposition with the landscape we collectively grew up in as radiant art is birthed and grown deep within a sunburnt country.

Final work

Print dress with studio setting
A longshot of the garment where the model appears to blend into the messy studio room
image from the project
  • Corded top styled with canvas bag element
  • dress draped over corded top

Research and process

  • Through drawing unfinished works by artists such as Francis Bacon, this page shows a reconstruction of accidental artworks
  • The page demonstrates primary research of Pentimento through drawings which reflect the emotion of self-doubt exhibited through creation
  • Introducing my own lived experiences through drawings and collage presenting me watching my mother create art back in Australia
  • A group cording workshop merges with the previous drawings to develop the design.
  • Using drawings from the pentimento imagery this is reconstructed into a tactile skirt
  • Final drawings of the garment

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The Process

This project explores the beauty in the non-linear process of creation.Investigating the visual and conceptual notions surrounding that of Pentimento, this will layer into a primary and secondary study on the conservation, preservation and restoration of art.By e...

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