Finalist

For this project Emily has taken inspiration from people’s unique auras, specifically her own. She was inspired by the colours and energy that surrounds people. Along with the symbolism and power of the colours that makes them who they are as a person. Linking this to how it can be a form of meditation for people knowing their aura and helping to put their mind at peace. For the foundation of this project, Emily had her aura photographed on two different days. She was surprised by how similar they were. Getting yellow, pink, and red (warm tones) both times.

The design for Emily’s embroidery was initially just a continuous flowing squiggle that she used as a guide to fill with colour, sparkle and texture. Following the curves and contours of the pattern with hand beading, machine embroidery and needle felting. Whilst using various shades of pink, red and yellow (the colours of my aura) seed beads, bugle beads, metallic threads and sequins. The silhouette was inspired by a person’s energy leaving the centre of their body and flowing round them similar to how our auras are photographed.