From afar, the bold forms and moiré patterns take shape. As you move closer, the portrait and fine weave structure emerge — subtle shifts in colour suggesting movement, time, and connection.

Thanks to Tim, Shona and Maarten from Parklands for all their support.

While not based on a specific individual, she represents the student population and the building’s current occupants.

Interwoven ribbons of colour form a stylised weave, referencing both the textile heritage of the site and the visual language of screen-based media.

The work reflects the city’s evolution — from a global centre of textile innovation to a hub for education and digital creativity. At its heart is a large-scale portrait of a young woman.

Rock af

Wow cracker straight away

One week Em, best fact wins

I’m very much seeing this as a ‘levelling up’ of my distraction

Thanks!

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Here’s the silicone mould I made on Tuesday at ESW from the relief. Today’s plan is to create a plaster support for it, and if there’s time, pour the wax.

Yes! With the help of the amazing technicians at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop of course. This is from a series and they have all been sand cast thus far, but I think this will be ceramic shell which will be new to me