Geometry within Nature.

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I wanted to introduce a contrasting element to the organic textures that I have been working with. Staying within the theme of natural textures, I started to look at geometry within nature. My initial research, which came from honeycomb is shown on the right.

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The fabrics to the left have been digitally printed on silk viscose using MX reactive dyes. I then screen printed them using devore which burnt away the viscose leaving just silk. After the devore process, I screen printed on the back of the fabric using acid dye, a dye which only reacts to silk. I feel that the contrast between shiny and sheer works well, as does that between organic, fluid lines and geometric shapes. I intend develop these samples further with the use of embellishment and continue to experiment  with geometric patterns that occur within nature. maybe an irregular pattern would be more effective...