White Lies

Kinross Wolaroi School

Georgie Lawson


"A hand beaded, one shoulder garment, with sublimation printed cutouts symbolising the positive emotions that a typically, negatively depicted 'white lie' can have on a person."

Images of Work

"The garment is a striking blue, sleeveless dress with an asymmetrical neckline. Adding to the unique design are several draped fabric ties that hang from the left shoulder area. These ties are also adorned with the small white beads, mirroring the embellishment on the main body of the dress. As an unexpected accessory, a brown, tortoiseshell-patterned comb is placed on the right shoulder. The overall aesthetic is bold, artistic, and highly decorative. It blends a modern silhouette with intricate, handcrafted embellishments, suggesting a piece that is both contemporary and possesses a vintage, artisanal quality. The combination of the deep blue with the warm, colorful appliqué creates a visually captivating contrast."

"The focal point of the dress is a large, abstract, appliqué-like embellishment made of dense beadwork. This embellishment features organic, amoeba-like shapes in various shades of orange, pink and red. The outlines and internal details are defined by thin, coiled golden-orange beads. Interspersed within the beaded design are areas of white fabric, some with abstract orange patterns underneath, creating layers of texture and visual interest. The overall aesthetic is bold and maximalist, with a strong retro, disco-era vibe that emphasises artisanal craftsmanship and a playful use of colour and texture."

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.