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Juliette Gazzard

Carnival Coat

Juliette Gazzard is a mixed media artist working predominantly in textiles and found items.

Her specialist subject is heavily textured stitching with a variety of medium and applied objects. Her leading interest is working on reclaimed and recycled clothing and fabrics; she also produces 3d fabric and relief sculptures.

All her work is influenced strongly by the natural environment of the Forest of Dean.

Midnight Garden – Reclaimed velvet bag, stitched with quilting, trapunto and found reclaimed items.

Carnival Coat – Reclaimed wool, re-dyed and stitched with fabric remnants.

Trellis – Reused copper wire stitched with silk off cuts and thread.

Stomacher – Green silk dupion stitched with trapunto and silk twist in bullion and French knots.

Midnight Garden

Midnight Garden

Close Up Detail

Stomacher

Close Up Detail

Stomacher

Trellis

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