Art and Heritage Online Database

Collection: Gray's School of Art Collection
Object Type: jacket
Artist/Maker: Angus, Grace
Place Made: Gray's School of Art
Date: 2024
Media/Materials: Toile
Awards: RGU Fashion Design Purchase Award
Classification: Design: Fashion Design BA (Hons)

Description:

Toile jacket with adjustable features, man made cord and two front pockets

Artist's statement

A recent outdoor persuit profoundly influenced my studio practice, steering me towards the integration of technical fabrics that have been made for the purpose and use for outdoor utility. Additionally, I have delved into the lives of the Inuit people, admiring their use of natural materials and the unique silhouettes they craft with natural resources like seal skins.
The jacket within this collection is padded with naturally sourced and carded wool from our farm, situated near the Tap o Noth.
My collection seeks to encapsulate the essence of Inuit culture, merging it with contemporary, functional garments designed for adventure and exploration.

Object Number: ABDRG2024.10.2