Emily Harriet Johnson Doherty
Multi media textiles enthusiast orientating in on appliqué, patchwork, quilting, felting and embellishment. I have a particular love and interest in creating soft sculptures.
Multi media textiles enthusiast orientating in on appliqué, patchwork, quilting, felting and embellishment. I have a particular love and interest in creating soft sculptures.
As a continuation and linking to my last semester project showing love and appreciation for turtles and water for early years education interior design. I have planned my coral. I fear for the world if we do not protect it, I understand that coral plays a major role. Corals look particularly eye catching with florescent colours, unique shapes and fluidity. Since a child, I was taken on a regular basis to explore my love for corals in conservation aquarium attractions. As an adult, I still visit these aquariums and I can see the delight the children get observing the coral. On reading signs by the tanks filled with attractive coral the aquarium informed how their coral has been reseeded and ‘home grown’ by the aquarists which is positive. Other signage stipulating sadly coral all around the world in its natural habitat is bleaching due to climate change warming sea temperatures. This bleaching means that there is a mass decline in coral, due to humankind actions and this came at a shock.
As a young adult who has grown up with anxiety for climate, I instinctly feel like there is not enough said or done to care for the corals. I felt compelled further research aid, regarding the corals as the bleaching was unknown to me. Throughout my pieces I intend to produce a message displaying hope for these wonderful creatures and the risk they are in. In truth, I hope this will help spread the message that humankind needs to protect them.
Here are a few selected images some of my final collection pieces which will be showcased in the Degree Show. As well as details of samples.
2024 Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS)
2020- 21 Textiles course representative
2020 Diploma in Foundation Art and Design
2021 Winner of Loughborough University Vitra doll summer competition ‘Burlesque’ paying homage to Alexandra Girard
Sew Simple 2022- 23
I completed a year long placement at a small independent business which supplies haberdashery and fabrics for patchwork. It also provides patchwork and quilting lessons to the public. During this year, I was able to thrive my professional communication skills by talking to suppliers, customers and teaching. As well as increase my practice skills learning traditional patchwork, making commissions and developing a high niche and love for handmade patchwork and quilting craftsmanship.
Hashtag Me student Ambassador 23- 2024
A paid role where I helped with promotion, implement and smooth running of the 12-week mental health course, acting as a central point of contact for all students. I was able to help a wide range of Loughborough University students, develop my personal skills and widen my university experience.