Exhibitions / Events / Artwork
Untitled. 2026.
Medium: Calico, Repurposed fabrics, christenings gowns, unwound wool yarn.
Size: 112cm x 114cm.
Looking at the connection between Earth and Consumption; this piece highlights natural topography of landfill sites, alongside boundary lines and infrastructure of the sites.
Yarn unwound from vintage sweaters, the satin stitch embroidered lines trace the details of these sites, with christening gowns, discarded and unused for many years, highlight the topography of local Kentish landfill sites. The calico that forms the base is a repurposed discarded toile, and the inner an old quilt, full of stains and imperfections that mark the lifespan. This inner secret can be seen via a peephole window at the reverse of the quilt.
This quilt prompts the audience to connect the cycle of consumption and waste with planet Earth, both in concept, design elements and in its medium. No part of the quilt is new to existence, and all have lived a former life, some shorter than others.
Closing the Loop
Linen, Hand Dyed Cotton, Repurposed Sweater Yarn, Quilting threads.
Size: 57cm x 51cm.
2026.
Using the regenerative power of botanicals as subject, this quilted piece uses the Symphytum flower centrally. Plants that give back to the soil, and benefit our eco systems capture my interest. This mini quilt is part of a series that focuses on the restorative, powerful and beneficial nature of such plants and flowers, hiding in plain site but working silently towards powerful eco systems.
Parade II.
Medium: Calico, Eco Hand Dyed Cotton, Repurposed Wool Yarn
Size: 34cm x 24cm Unframed
Inspired by the geographies of Historical coastal waste sites. Working with natural dye stuffs, repurposed fabrics, yarn frogged from sweaters destined for landfill and waste from Knitwear Industry. Both the Textile Medium, and Hand Quilting/Stitching techniques prompt us to link where consumption intersects with the Natural World. Based on Historic Maps of the area in question, the piece dissects the landscape of local Natural Wildlife spot Princes Parade in Seabrook, Kent. Site of a Historical Coastal Landfill Site and contentious development site.
Exhibited: Fox Yard Studio’s. September 2024.
Fourth Wall: Sick of It
Medium: Ceramic, Hand Dyed Cotton, Cotton Floss, Foil
A piece focused on exploring the Solar effects on Women’s Health, and inspired by local Kentish Botanicals that supports Women’s Hormone Function. Embroidered in hand dyed cotton, with engraved metallic solar shade.
Exhibited: 2026, Fourth Wall, Folkestone. Sold.
Events
Zandra Rhodes: Colourful Heritage
Working with The University for Creative Arts and The Lottery Heritage Fund I created workshops inspired by Dame Zandra Rhodes’ innovative use of paper moulage. By drawing and painting out her print designs onto large pieces of paper, she then draped and folded these to create large scale fashion paper designs.
Money for these workshops was funded through the Lottery Heritage Fund to support Young People in the Medway area. This is an area of Young People from Under-Privileged backgrounds in the POLAR4 Quintile 1 Catchment, who are also Under Represented within Higher Education. The project aimed to inspire and encourage creativity and understanding of creative industries. Alongside this the Young People got to explore Zandra’s Archive of historic and iconic work, including all of the prints and fashion designs she has created.
I created and delivered workshops designed to enable Young Participants to build their own designs, exploring print ideas and silhouette just like Dame Zandra has done.
Creative Workshops
Laura works prolifically with a range of Outreach groups, supporting Young People to engage with Creative Opportunities and Learn about Creative Careers. These include UCA Outreach, UCA HE Taster Days, ThinkForward Trust, Creative Folkestone: BLOCK 67 and Kent Adult Education. Workshops range from Technical Fashion Workshops, Engaging Community Workshops for all ages and Skill Based Short Courses. Please get in touch if you have questions about delivery of these.