Dalby (1984) speaks of how 'between art and life in Japan there existed a rich and lively interaction' This is a value that can be translated into accessories and Hearnshaw, as a brand, will look at creating accessories that have a relationship with what is put inside them, and that are enjoyable to unwrap, and open, to use the items held within. Primary research into the concept has been undertaken by going through the V&A Collections in their Traditional Japan section, looking for visual connections through the culture, being inspired by the ancient artefacts, as well as seeing the Barbican Art Of Change exhibition to get a sense of what new modern artists are doing with traditional techniques in a modern context, getting trend and technical inspiration from them. Along side in depth book research to understand the philosophy and values.
JESSICA HEARNSHAW
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT