Kateryna Iakovlieva
Paul Smith – ‘Heavy Petal’ Print – SS 2012
Discovered Again: Nuba Tribal Body Decoration
This is a drawing from one of my sketchbooks looking at tribal body decoration. This woman is from the Nuba tribe in Sudan. The decoration on her chest is scarification; a long and painful process that involves incising the skin…
Sneak Peek: MA Design – Knitted Wall Panels
I completed my Masters in Design at the beginning of this year, January 2017, and graduated with distinction. My final project was a series of 6 knitted wall panels and they are currently on display at Bath Spa University. The panels provide an alternative way of decorating a wall that adds pattern and texture, as well as improving acoustics.
Mouth Watering: Quinoa Salad with Beetroot, Broad Beans & Feta
A stop motion video and recipe of a quinoa salad inspired by my trip to Peru.
Lasting Impression: "Workt by Hand" – Hidden Labour and Historical Quilts at the Brooklyn Museum
“Workt by Hand” showcases rarely seen treasured quilts from the Brooklyn Museum’s Decorative Arts collection. Quilts can be seen as functional objects or artistic creations. They are a demonstration of skill and creative expression, a labour of love often made by…
In Sight: Interiors
I’m having a sketching day and thought I’d sketch a few interiors that I love. My cushions would look great in these rooms!
Sneak Peek: knit cushions and throws
Here are a few more photos of my “Nuba” collection that will be on display at The Startup Showcase. The event starts with a Press Preview and VIP night on Thursday, then a Buyers Breakfast and Time Out Event on…