THE MORE THE MERRIER at SELFRIDGES

Art Fabrication for Selfridges Christmas Windows, 2024

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The More The Merrier window series was designed by artist Andrew Logan and fabricated by a collection of specialist artisans and textile art fabricators, emphasising colour, texture, and a more-is-more approach to festive design. Cathy worked on crochet elements for three windows; crochet panelled trees, blue toned ‘grotto’ curtain, and padded panelled stars.

MOTHERWITCH

“Motherwitch” costume for Bat For Lashes, for her music video and album launch for The Dream of Delphi.

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Crochet bonnet and appliques for bodysuit, free-formed in wools and cottons in shades of red. This look was created in collaboration Lucy James and Agro Studio

FILM / INSTALLATION / WINDOWS

A selection of projects making large-scale sewn, crocheted, and knitted art objects.

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Three-story rocket prop for Phantom Thread - a collaboration between sewers, engineers, and welders, to create a frame and fabric outer for the rocket.

Fabric pods made for Munduruku, a multi-sensory cinema experience created by The Feelies in collaboration with Greenpeace. The pods are made of fabric and fibre glass rods and incorporate a pulley mechanism that allows them to be raised and lowered, allowing the ‘passenger’ to be fully immersed in their sensory journey.

Knitted window display for Bouf in Piccadilly Circus

GALLERY FABRICATION

Art fabrication for gallery shows for artists Tyler Moorehead and Tonico Auad

3D artworks for artist Tyler Moorehead, created from vintage kimono fabrics and obi cords. Crochet panels in a variety of textural stitches for artist Tonico Auad

BRAINCHILD

Decor for Brainchild Festival, 2016 - 2021

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Crochet chandeliers, bar decor, sail shades, fence coverings, and site flags, made and designed by Cathy over her 6 year tenure in the design team of the project.