When thinking about using light in my work, I thought about light sensitive dyes. I liked the idea of using light to create patterns and when I tested the dye I was really happy with the results. I had photocopied some feathers and liked the organic images that it produced. Firstly I used image maker to lift the photocopy and embed it into fabric, however this left quite a messy finish and distorted the flexibility of the fabric. When I used the light sensitive dye, I coated various different fabrics, including cottons and silks, and lay feathers on top of the material while situated in the sun. This process was quick, however it did a few attempts to perfect. It all depended on the fabric used, the amount of dye used, and how much light it absorbed.
At this stage, I would like to create a piece that is made up of different components. I would like to use my previous knowledge of print, and make small samples, which I intend to join together to create a quilt-like wall piece. This will eventually be projected on, and I plan to distort this projection in some way, using shadows.
