Evaluation
Unit X

 The pieces represent the research I conducted throughout the unit and I can imagine them being details of a costume or an eccentric fashion accessory.   

 The piece that is the least evocative in my opinion is the weave inspired by Justine Ashbee's work photographed above. It is the weakest in terms of structure and fitting in with the colourful, outlandish brief. The use of gold is effective, especially the way it sits on the loose strands of yarn, nevertheless it is still too subtle and minimalist compared to the other pieces in the collection.  

I am happy with my colour palette and how it refers back to some of my initial research of carnival costumes, especially the gold, silver and red as these colours rapidly occurred in many of the costumes. 

The gold leaf is an important factor as it brings the collection together, thus giving the pieces a unique connection. The subtle glimmers of shimmering gold adds a different dimension, it glamorises my work and gives it an air of sophistication.

I feel that not enough concentration was given towards experimenting with the embroidery techniques I learnt during the first few weeks. The hairpin technique proved to be the most appropriate as it enabled me to create a textured piece full of flamboyance.