Textiles

A Relic of Coral

‘A Relic of Coral’ was a bead embroidery project centred around the visual imagery of coral. This piece was made into a wearable bag and serves its functional purpose with adornment. Through research of different species of coral, an array of bead... More

Jewellery

Clamshell

Clams are a naturally occurring container with their own build in hinge. While researching the functionality of the clam shell I developed a deeper concept based on what a clam contains. Very rarely does a clam produce a pearl, and whether it does... More

Textiles

Garden Dishcloth

This work focuses on the exploration of the combination of weaving structures to create a finished work. This piece functions as a practical dishcloth with the decorative element of pattern. I focused heavily on the patterning of the weaving... More

Jewellery

Memento Mori

The Memento Mori Skull was a conceptual piece based on research of 15th century memento mori objects in Europe. Memento Mori objects serve an intimate experience for the user as they are worn to remind the wearer of their inevitable mortality.... More

Textiles

Merely a Love Letter

I approach beauty as a measurable and experiential quality, informed by my research in empirical aesthetics. I translated my research through the intuitive process of bead embroidery to create a wearable work of art. The bag is composed of careful... More

Textiles

Pomegranates - The Labour of Love

Relating to the ‘Orange Theory’, a metaphor for an idea that love consists of selfless acts of labour, I patiently crafted rhinestoned pomegranates. This project was about the final result, as well as, the journey one takes to get there. The... More

Textiles

Sweet like Jelly(fish)

“Sweet like Jelly(fish) was an exploratory bead embroidery piece that showcases bead weaving. Professionally finished with a leather backing, and serves as a functional keychain. The purpose was to use techniques taught to me in bead circle... More

Jewellery

Visiting Houses of Nostalgia

This project is inspired by Professor Utonium’s house in the cartoon series, “The Powerpuff Girls”. The project is designed to be a playful interpretation of the house while showcasing iconic portions of the show to tie in a series of cartoonish... More

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Madison Pickers

Material Art and Design (MAAD)

“My work explores the relationship between maker and creation, valuing the process as deeply as the final form. At its core, my practice is rooted in the human experience of making. Each decision,...” [More]

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A Relic of Coral

‘A Relic of Coral’ was a bead embroidery project centred around the visual imagery of coral. This piece was made into a wearable bag and serves its functional purpose with adornment. Through research of different species of coral, an array of bead... More

Clamshell

Clams are a naturally occurring container with their own build in hinge. While researching the functionality of the clam shell I developed a deeper concept based on what a clam contains. Very rarely does a clam produce a pearl, and whether it does... More

Garden Dishcloth

This work focuses on the exploration of the combination of weaving structures to create a finished work. This piece functions as a practical dishcloth with the decorative element of pattern. I focused heavily on the patterning of the weaving... More

Memento Mori

The Memento Mori Skull was a conceptual piece based on research of 15th century memento mori objects in Europe. Memento Mori objects serve an intimate experience for the user as they are worn to remind the wearer of their inevitable mortality.... More

Merely a Love Letter

I approach beauty as a measurable and experiential quality, informed by my research in empirical aesthetics. I translated my research through the intuitive process of bead embroidery to create a wearable work of art. The bag is composed of careful... More

Pomegranates - The Labour of Love

Relating to the ‘Orange Theory’, a metaphor for an idea that love consists of selfless acts of labour, I patiently crafted rhinestoned pomegranates. This project was about the final result, as well as, the journey one takes to get there. The... More

Sweet like Jelly(fish)

“Sweet like Jelly(fish) was an exploratory bead embroidery piece that showcases bead weaving. Professionally finished with a leather backing, and serves as a functional keychain. The purpose was to use techniques taught to me in bead circle... More

Visiting Houses of Nostalgia

This project is inspired by Professor Utonium’s house in the cartoon series, “The Powerpuff Girls”. The project is designed to be a playful interpretation of the house while showcasing iconic portions of the show to tie in a series of cartoonish... More

Work by

Madison Pickers

“My work explores the relationship between maker and creation, valuing the process as deeply as the final form. At its core, my practice is rooted in the human experience of making. Each decision,...” [More]