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Year Completed
2018
Abstract
2018 Pattern Research Project
Yufei Zheng- Kiku
The Pattern Research Project involves research and analysis of contemporary patterns found in the textiles and wallcoverings of the built interior environment. Patterns use motif, repetition, color, geometry, craft, technology, and space to communicate place, time, and concept. Through this research and analysis, built environments - their designers, occupants, construction, and context - can be better understood.
Yufei Zheng, VCU Interior Design BFA 2021, selected the Kiku pattern for the 2018 Pattern Research Project. The text below is excerpted from the student’s work:
“The contemporary Kiku motif only depicted on the outline of the precedent Kiku pattern. There are lotus roundels and interlocking arabesques on the background to act as the sub-patterns layered as they create a more complex pattern (Suzanne, 2018). The pattern sample is made out of 100% yarn dyed plain, weaved linen. Linen is made from the fibers that grow inside of the Flax plant. It takes about two processes to extract the fibers from the plant: threshing, and retting (Tailor, 2013). The textile is airo finish, which means the linen was thrashed using air until it was soft to the touch. The sample feels smooth and soft compared to the regular linen fabric. The color blue used in the textile is inspired by the original 19th century Japanese futon cover. This textile also comes in green and red colors. The pattern and color are digital screen printed with ink in the UK.”
Geometry
Circular
Color
blue, yellow, green
Craft
weaving, dyeing
Material
100% Yarn dyed plain weaved linen
Function/Use
textile
Disciplines
Art and Design | Interior Design
Department
VCUarts, Dept. of Interior Design
Date of Submission
10-25-2019
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