Jessica Hymas Billingsgate
‘Billingsgate’ is the name given to a collection of knitted scarves inspired by visits to London’s Billingsgate fish market. Photographs of the market environment have continued to provide the stimulus for the development of textiles; images of fish fins, tails, patina and colours of skin create mysterious collages. These images have prompted an experimental approach to machine knitting; one in which screen printing processes enhance the knitted surface. Translucency against opacity and natural paired with supernatural colour are two juxtapositions explored in this project. A loyalty and fascination with the research photography is evident in the final collection of fabrics, which capture the vibrancy and honesty of Billingsgate fish market.
The Royal College Art’s annual graduate show, Show RCA 2014 will take place simultaneously across the College’s two campuses in Battersea and Kensington from 18th to 29th June 2014.
Show RCA offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the very best of emerging contemporary art and design practice. 575 art, design and humanities postgraduates from more than 40 countries will exhibit work of exceptional quality, imagination and technical skill. There are no admission charges to the exhibitions and much of the work is for sale or commission. Items range from paintings to prints, glassware to jewellery and furniture to textiles. Buyers have the opportunity to invest right at the beginning of an artist or designer’s professional career.
Show RCA 2014 features work from six different Schools – 22 programmes in total. This year sees the first graduating cohort from the newly established programmes of Information Experience Design, Interior Design and Service Design. The School of Material (Ceramics & Glass, Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery, Fashion Footwear & Accessories and Textiles) will for the first time be exhibiting together in Battersea.
Each School will be identified by its own distinct colour scheme and graphic identity, to allow for a clear visitor experience.
Show RCA Battersea: Hester Road London SW11 4AN
Open to public: 18-29 June (closed 27 June), 12-8pm daily
The Schools are exhibiting in the following buildings:
School of Fine Art: Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture –
Sculpture Building, Sackler Building & Moving Image Studio – Howie Street
School of Material: Ceramics & Glass; Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery: Hester Road Gallery – this is a new gallery space a short walk from Dyson building.
Fashion Footwear & Accessories; Textiles – Dyson building
School of Humanities: Critical & Historical Studies; Critical Writing in Art & Design; Curating Contemporary Art – Dyson building.
Show RCA Kensington: Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU
Open to public: 18-29 June (closed 27 June), 12-8pm daily
The Schools are exhibiting in the following buildings:
School of Architecture – Architecture & Interior Design: Darwin building
School of Design: Design Interactions, Design Products, Innovation Design Engineering, Service Design and Vehicle Design – Darwin building
School of Communication – Animation, Information Experience Design and Visual Communication – Stevens Building
School of Humanities: History of Design – Darwin Building
RCA alumni include some of Britain’s most renowned names in art and design including Henry Moore, Sir James Dyson, Thomas Heatherwick; Christopher Bailey; David Hockney Tracey Emin; Zandra Rhodes and Orla Kiely.
You can see an online showcase of the work here: www.rca.ac.uk
