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'Grounded by Africa' Surface Design

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Research
Within my research I investigated themes such as Afrofuturism, sustainable design and pattern-making. Furthermore, I researched the works of successful African-based artists that work within the pattern-making and surface design realm such as Karabo Poppy and Musonda Kabwe.
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Making Pattern Elements
I began to explore the idea of being 'grounded' through a combination of pencil drawings, paintings and oil monotypes of some dirty feet. I also explored pattern making using simplified shapes. Using images of Libumba's products, I simplified the ceramics to colours and shapes.
Watercolour exploration of the theme, 'Grounded'
Oil monotypes 
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Introducing my Pattern Range
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Pattern range 01: 'Mango Peels'
Image 4 was taken by South African Photographer, Dan Carter
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Pattern  02: 'Banana Palms'
Pattern 03: 'Lila Libumba'
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Pattern 04: 'Grounded'
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Pattern 05: 'Connection'

Preview of Pattern Look-book
We were tasked with creating a Look-book that showcases the ideation and making of our collaborative patterns and the application thereof
Song: Esperanza | Hermanos Gutiérrez
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