CLOCK TOWER uses elements from San Marco's ornate clock, such as zodiac symbols, the sun, moon and stars. While a clock face has necessary structure and order, I wanted to give a dreamier, more abstract feeling to this pattern. By scattering the motifs, you get a feeling of floating, while being able to see things both close-up and from a distance at once.
DOGE'S PALACE is inspired by the facade of this enormous building that leads to the water's edge. Pink and while marble are so quintessentially Venetian, with a pleasing recurring geometry.
MILLEFIORI means 'thousand flowers' and is the name for the tiny glass flower beads that are turned into necklaces and earrings. This is my interpretation of a typical bead design, turned into a versatile and engaging repeat.
STONE SHIELD is a simple pattern inspired by the complex and varied stone decoration which adorns even the most humble buildings in Venice. Classic and geometric, this is a design which could suit multiple surfaces at a larger or smaller scale.
MURANO GLASS is taken from the vases and tableware typical of Venice. I layered hand-painted blobs and stripes to create a semi-abstract yet balanced design which could be interpreted in multiple ways.
ARCHED WINDOWS takes inspiration from the ornate windows and covered balconies found all through Venice. This is a highly structured and architectural design but the quatrefoils and delicate lines give it lightness and airiness as well.
STONE WING is a drawing of one of the winged lion statues which symbolise Venice, layered over a stone texture.
VENICE TOILE showcases hand-drawn landmarks and architectural details in a loose Toile de Jouy interpretation. I love drawing for capturing the essence of a scene, which I hope to convey with this design.
