Tess Whiting

The Summer Grasses Series is a collection of woven samples focused on my journey towards improved well-being. 

Intended for everyday use on the body, the material palette for the collection consists of plant fibres with a focus on linen. A relatively sustainable fibre, linen is durable but also biodegradable which echoes the roots of the series. 

By exploring the visual language of London's parks in late summer, the project enables a connection to self and landscape through the process of making. An exercise in observation, the work is a personal reminder to be present and savour ‘the moment’. Influenced by the concept of therapy gardens for improved well-being, this is an exploration of an environment and seasonal memory through the use of colour and texture.