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
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
Work by
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]