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# Project Description Jack Bites Back Kirsty Anne Mearns Summary Final work I am a Scottish fashion designer interested in creating fun, playful and humorous designs. Fashion gives life to my imagination, and I find my work centres on the creation of a muse and exploration of the world they inhibit. I love experimenting with colour, textures and print and I am excited to be continuing my studies at CSM, Fashion Design Print. I am a Scottish fashion designer interested in creating fun, playful and humorous designs. Fashio... College School of Pre-Degree Studies Course UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Graduation year 2025 Within a climate of post Brexit resentment and the failed Scottish independence vote, the issue of Scottish identity and autonomy has never been more relevant. Drawing a parallel to the Jacobite rebellions of the 17th century, and the modern day rebellious Scot placing cones on the statue of the Duke of Wellington in Royal Exchange Square Glasgow, this project explores my own cultural identity and the notion of the ‘rebellious’ Scot, developing a muse as part of my project that embodies this. Drawing inspiration from the romanticised Scottish Highlander popularised by Robert Burns I have explored the form and texture within traditional Highland Dress including Pipe band uniforms and instruments, the vibrant array of colours present in the Scottish Highlands, Jacobite historical figures, uniform and motifs. Tartan, is often seen as synonymous both with Scotland and rebellion. Drawing on it’s historical use to delineate clans based on the weaving pattern and colours used, I have developed my own printed tartan within this project using taking inspiration from modern day practitioners such as David Batchelor, who have sought to disrupt it’s grid like structure. Final work View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Research and process View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Share this project Within a climate of post Brexit resentment and the failed Scottish independence vote, the issue of Scottish identity and autonomy has never been more relevant. Drawing a parallel to the Jacobite rebellions of the 17th century, and the modern day rebellious Scot placing cones o... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Identity Politics CulturalIdentity Politics
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