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Press release
For immediate distribution
London: September 11 2008
Nothing set in stone as Mira tests boundaries of written word
A bold exploration of the boundaries of 3D design and typography is the latest work to catch the eye from Southend-based designer Mira Horn.
A forthright collection of letters made from concrete captured the imagination of judges at the New Designers exhibition, held at the Islington Design Centre in North London earlier this year. Keen to explore 3D design in her latest project, Mira was inspired by the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. Visitors to the exhibition said her letters inspired a restlessness in the viewer, raising questions of their own identity, place and security.
“On display, the letters’ presence becomes almost too heavy to digest or too real, leaving the viewer to question his/her own identity and security,” says Mira.
Shortlisted as one of only 50 of the 4,000 designers exhibiting at the New Designers show, Mira now plans to show her work to a wider audience at the SELECTION showcase, being held in Shoreditch during September.
“I’ve worked in the world of commercial publishing for six years and during that time I have always been conscious of using text and space to stimulate greater consumer/reader interaction. With my design work I love to test the visual potential of the written word and what it does and doesn’t say, both on the page and off it. I hope the people that come to SELECTION will try to unlearn what they think they know and start afresh. I want them to test their own reactions to the most potent medium we know – the written word.”
Contact:
Mira Horn
Telephone 01702 293233. Mobile 07736 008588. Email mira.horn@tiscali.co.uk
Notes to editors:
The New Designers SELECTION showcase is an exclusive opportunity for you to see inspiring design from an outstanding group of young designers selected from the New Designers event in July 2008. It is being held from 18-21 September 2008 at the Village Underground, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3PQ. For further information visit: www.newdesignersonline.co.uk
About Mira Horn:
Mira is inspired by life’s simple desires, rights and wrongs and the hidden meaning of a spoken word. She thrives on challenges and her favourite area of design is typography. Having been employed in a publishing industry for the last six years as well as working on freelance basis for two years, she particularly enjoys magazine/newspaper layout and 3D design. She has strong and fresh ideas and likes to think outside the box. Currently employed on part-time basis, she seeks new challenges that would utilise her creative thinking. She recently successfully completed her BA (Hons) Graphic Design from South-East Essex College. |
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Final Year UCLan Degree Show 2008 |
Bright colours and culture meet for show
Henna patterns brighten up 3D Design
Bright and eye catching henna patterns were the inspiration for a Preston student as she put her award winning work on show at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) this week.
Khadija Chohan, 22-years-old, from Ribbleton, is proudly displaying her cultural work at the University’s Art and Design Degree Show but she wants this show to kick start her into a career of designing jewellery.
The BA (Hons) 3D Design and Digital Modelling student, who also won a Goldsmiths’ Company’s Precious Metal Bursary Award early this year, has produced vase accessories, dressing screen, tray table along with a selection of brooches and armlets.
She said: “I started off working with the mehndi (henna) patterns on jewellery and then it seemed to go from there and gel together into quite a collection. It’s such a pretty design and I like the colours I’ve got together. People have said they really like it too which is always nice.”
Her work is currently on display alongside fine art, ceramics, fashion promotion, textiles, illustration, photography and much more at UCLan until Saturday, 14 June.
Professor John Joughin, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, said: "Art, design and performing arts courses at the University rank amongst the best in the UK and our students continue to gain prestigious national awards including our success at the recent London Graduate Fashion Show.
“The Degree Shows are a great opportunity to see excellent, original work in a vast range of creative disciplines. The exhibitions are free and we are keen to encourage the public to come along and take advantage of this marvellous event." |
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Goldsmiths Jewellery Bursary |
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Jewel of an idea
The future looks bright for a prize-winning student from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) whose palm has been literally crossed with silver.
Khadija Chohan, a 3D Design with Digital Modelling student from Ribbleton, has won a Goldsmiths’ Company’s Precious Metal Bursary Award and her prize is £200 worth of sterling silver that will help to turn her jewellery designs into reality.
Khadija commented: “Jewellery making can be an expensive business, especially for student designers, so you could say this prize is a real silver lining for me. I took my inspiration from Indian culture and other jewellery patterns from across the world using circles, points and strong lines. Once I leave UCLan I’d like to start my own jewellery making business although I’m also interested in furniture design and sculpture.”
The student designer produced three concepts based around the idea that body jewellery can be worn on any part of the body and could be used as an alternative to tattoos and piercings.
Commenting on her winning designs Course Leader Alan Phillips said: “Khadija has produced some fantastic ideas that will be of great appeal to the youth market. She fully deserves this prestigious award. Khadija’s newly acquired skills in computer aided design together with her practical skills will give her a real head start as a jewellery designer.”
Karin Paynter, one of the judges, said: “The Company received 177 entries from 25 colleges across the country in this annual competition. The standard of entries was very high so Khadija Chohan should be justifiably proud of her achievement.”
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Come along and see my new collection launching during London Design Festival
Contemporary Classics - Using a combination of digital technology and traditional craft techniques I have created an elegant and timeless new collection for women and men. Intricately detailed pieces in gold and silver set with semi precious coloured stones.
New Bespoke Ring Service - The ultimate luxury at affordable prices - choosing from my unique 3D pattern book create your own unique ring design. Choose the colour, size and shape of semi precious stone, combine with your choice of setting and patterned band. Prices start at £150.00
Dates
12 Sep 2008 to 15 Sep 2008
Times
Friday and Monday 11.00am-6.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11.00am-5.00pm
Location
Sir John Cass Department of Art Media Design
Central House
59-63 Whitechapel High Street
London
Ticket Information
Admission Free
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