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Bridget Bailey’s inspired by the diversity of the natural world, and ways textile and millinery techniques can be used to describe it’s flora and fauna. Her collections of artworks and jewellery playfully explore these possibilities, combining intriguing ideas and observations with intricate delicate making.
GALLERY OF WORK
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Peavolution :
Framed collection of peapods.
Materials: Millinery straw, silk, and abaca fibre.
Size: 39 x 33 x 3cm.
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Peapod :
Straw peapod with peas covered in silk chiffon and tiny green feathers.
Materials: Millinery straw, silk, found feathers.
Size: 2 cm x 2 cm x 6cm.
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Silk strawberry :
Description: Silk strawberry with embroidered seeds.
Materials: Chiffon, satin, velvet, embroidery thread.
Size: 2 x 2 x 3cm.
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Natural Selection :
Framed collection of silk strawberries with embroidered seeds.
Materials: Chiffon, satin, velvet, embroidery thread.
Size: 35 x 32 x 3cm.
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Flora and Fauna detail. :
Decorative plants and insects displayed as an installation but sold individually.
Materials: iridescent fibre, silk, dyed abaca fibre, wire, feathers.
Size: 2 x 1 x 11cm
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Flora and Fauna Installation :
Decorative plants and insects displayed as an installation but sold individually.
Materials: iridescent fibre, silk, wire, dyed abaca fibre, wire.
Size: 2 x 1 x 11cm.
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Peapod necklace :
Peapod necklace
Materials: millinery straw, found feathers, veiling on oxidised silver chain.
Size: 2 x 10 x 3cm.
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Stag Beetle necklace :
Stag Beetle necklace
Materials: found feathers, veiling and silk thread on oxidised silver chain.
Size: 6 x 10 x 3cm.
