Maria Joy

A reoccurring theme through my work has been to explore how human emotion can be portrayed through clothing as an art form. Utilising both draping on a 3D form and digital flat pattern making on CAD I am able to create a range of designs and styles.

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Internal Desolation

Passion

Overwhelmed

A physical manifestation of inner turmoil and despair. Created to spread awareness of mental health.

An exploration of Shingo Sato pattern making techniques

An investigation into using drape to express an emotion through fabric and clothing.

Design assignment for WORLD

Te Papa design assignment

Something Blue

A group project designing a collection for WORLD NZ.

Designed in response to historical garments viewed at Te Papa. Considering ideas around gender and clothing.

Inspired by an inanimate object that has meaning to me. Part of an exploration of the creative process.

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