The Legacy you Left Behind

Nowra Christian School

Madeline Wilson


"I intended to reflect the evolving archetypes projected on women within their narratives throughout history, corrupting the truth that these women were more than 2D reflections of those around them, but instead it was their actions that defined these narratives, leaving the legacy we know behind and continually growing with each adaptation rather than remaining silent and stagnant."

Images of Work

"A prominent and striking accessory for the textile item is a jewelled spider brooch. The spider is intricately crafted with gold-coloured wire and small red beads for its body segments and legs. Its main body is adorned with a large, faceted, ruby-red gemstone, and smaller white pearls are incorporated into its design, one at the centre of its body and others around the main gem."

"The focal point is an elaborate beaded butterfly embellishment. The butterfly's wings are intricately detailed with tiny white beads forming the outline and internal patterns. The body and edges of the wings are adorned with a mosaic of small beads in various colours including gold, dark blue, teal, red and metallic threads, further decorated with small colourful sequins that catch the light. Accompanying the butterfly is a cluster of small deep red satin bows, intertwined with thin gold metallic threads and a few small white pearls. A prominent decorative element runs vertically on the teal fabric, a ruffled trim of red velvet gathered into small pleats and studded with a row of lustrous white pearls, creating a textured and luxurious border. The overall aesthetic is one of extreme detail, opulence and vintage, almost theatrical style."

Select Student Folio Pages

The pages selected for each project reflect the individual students' interpretations of the syllabus guidelines for the MTP. Each student should develop their folio according to the guidelines, relating to their own individual project. This may result in a variety of presentation styles, numbers of sketches and/or experiments.