Woven Wilderness

Penrith Anglican College

Chelsea Jenkins


"A nature-inspired, sustainable textile art ensemble that reflects environmental themes through detailed surface design and sculptural form."

Images of Work

"The garment features an off-white base with a structured bodice, a structured jacket. The bodice is outlined with a thin, pale green piping along the lapels and edges. The most striking element is the sheer, aqua-coloured organza sleeves. These sleeves are voluminous and gathered, creating a puffed effect, particularly at the shoulders. An intricate leaf embroidery pattern in a slightly darker shade of aqua/turquoise sits between the layers of fabric. The overall aesthetic suggests a vintage/romantic style, blending classic tailoring with ethereal, decorative elements."

"The lower section of the pants. The dominant colours are various shades of green, ranging from a pale seafoam to a deeper teal and forest green, interspersed with cream or off-white sections and subtle hints of pale peach. The pattern is abstract and organic, reminiscent of natural landscapes. It features undulating wavy lines, rounded shapes suggesting hills or abstract waves, and concentric circle patterns on the right leg. There is also a prominent embroidered motif of teal-coloured leaves and branches near the hem of the right leg. The construction includes appliqué and involves pieced fabric panels and detailed embroidery, giving it a slightly artisanal feel."

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.