The language of flowers

Delia Pusey's work shown at Alexandra palace was extremely beautiful. It has been a while since an exhibition gave me goose bumps and that sense of eery-ness. I love the slight melancholy theme about the story. Another that captured me is the fine machine stitches that reminded me of using dissolvable fabric. 

As you can see from the image, the flowers represented hidden messages representing love letter during the First World War. I was lucky enough to have a flick through her sketchbook, which was beautiful also.

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Archiving the archiver

A private view evening of an exhibition was a very good excuse to venture in South London.

My dear and very talented artist Eleanor Davies was curating a wonderful show about the history of Lewisham. So much colours and cultures to learn about the area. I was so impressed by how balanced it all looked.

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Can't get enough of pink.

Starting with the pink cab that I saw in central London few weeks ago. You end up with taking snap shots and picking up colours that makes you happy.

During my walk last Friday. I finally manage to discover and enjoy British museum with all its treasure, even in the midst of school trip children and tourists. I love the linen layers and patterns the Egyptian use for the mummy. 

Also nice to see a real Andy Warhol's work in bright pink neon screen print piece in the museum.

I planned to eat my packed lunch in my favourite city garden spot, which was sadly closed for some reason. So ended up squatting in Covent garden and watched people go by.

Second part of the walk was to temptingly went to Cath Kidston's store and admire the sale and watched what people are crazily spending their money on. I always find her store exciting when looking at what the vintage goods that the Visual Merchandiser found and somehow camouflaged amongst the new collection.

One of the perk of going window shopping on your own is that no one ever rush you to go here there then everywhere. I had few more hours to kill time until meeting one of my friends in Fitzrovia. Limited by how far I can waddle around Charing Cross road. My 'hop in and out' visit to Foyles bookshop, ended up to be a few hours visit, on which I will review the place some other time.

I can't believe I only discoverd Tiger last week since moving to London. Its one of those places where you read about it years ago in weekend newspaper supplement and never really get the chance to go and see one. I love the many cheeky bright colours, and simple fun print products to brighten up summer.

Lastly, it was Paperchase in Tottenham court road that was full of pink delightedness, (and many other neutral colours off course). They stock Merchant and Mills product which I'm rather impressed with. For a store that sell paper, their current display and collection are just fantastic. So much natural lights streamed in through the shop. I'd say its a nice place place to have cake in their cafe in the upper floor, when one has the time (even if its with a good book or a really good company).

For more pink inspiration, take a peek towards my Pinterest board.

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Hint of neon inspiration.

While waiting for Sunday Roast.
I came across some stunning portfolio at behance.com.

I am officialy a big fan of Mariëtte Strik's pop of bright colours in her stitches and repeat pattern.

Wonderful sketches and stroke of line by Lisa Smirnova. 

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Textures of green

Another wonderful exhibition by Hannah Lamb and Alice Fox at the Bowery, Leeds.

I love that I came on a really quite day, so that I could pay attention to the close details of their respected work. The stitches were whispering memory of that feeling when one is walking in the Yorkshire wood and that curious senses when one is on the beach.

Catch up the exhibition at Bowery Gallery, Leeds until 5th of July. Or visit two of the above embroidery artist at their studio on Saltaire Arts Trail starting Next weekend.

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Floating blossom

Somehow I keep getting dreams of moths and pink. I still find it fascinating and strange at the same time when what one stresses about lurk in flashes while asleep.
Sunny day always start to a good day. I manage to fill three sketchbook and looking forward to do more sewing tomorrow.

Thank you to Mr. Finch's work for the inspiration.

Image by Mr.Finch

Joseph Scheer Photos are something rather special in my eyes.

Image via Ruby Beets

“Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.” 

― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

I almost forget how lovely and comforting reading The Little Prince was. I think sometimes you need to have that quiet time before the madness of deadlines are coming.

I look forward to finish this term with work that makes me happy, sending apology letter to friends (for being a miserable hermit),  hopefully treat myself to a good pampering spa day, and read (paper based) book before the madness start again.

I hope you are having a lovely weekend.

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Back on it

It takes a walk in the park, sunshine, coffee with a friend, and a very inspiring jacket from Zara to get my brain engine going to get exciting again about the current project that I'm working at. Facing the music is also on the radar on how important, but slightly frustrating to keep up to date with folder work. Sadly this pretty jacket below is way out of my budget this season as I have wept for 4 months on saving up for a new sewing machine.

Zara Quilted cotton jacket s/s13

It made me think very hard on what I want to achieve this summer on developing my self esteem to show my work and hopefully sell to make ends meet.

In the next few days you will see some of my drawing and my favorite hand stitched pieces that I've done (sound a bit showy I know). It's great to hear feedback from my fabulous tutor in the studio, but it's quite challenging also to hear what strangers (or professional) says constructively about your work. 

Here's a start of the brief preview (until I get my head around to put it on a website).

Moodboard of  'Lost Toy' project.

Initial final design for 'Lost Toy'

Hand Embroidered, Screen printed procion on cotton

Collection pieces for 'Lost Toy'.

All Copyright by Tiaz Taylor 2012

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Back to Studio mode

A mixture of excitement, fatigue, and itchy fingers to draw and explore ideas in the second week of going back to creative year.

Mood ideas week 1.

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Frida Fiesta

 Longing towards the beautiful colours and full satin embroidery stitches on Frida Kahlo's art, wardrobe, and recipes in a very gloomy and wet British Sunday.