A new textile exhibition that opens in the Kinvara Courthouse this Friday, October 7, features art from two recent graduates of the Atlantic Technological University in Galway.

Isabella Florio and Grace Gorman were invited by the Kinvara Arts group, Kava, to show their work in the courthouse gallery for this show, which runs until October 17.

Isabella’s show is entitled Vita Rurale and has its roots in Italy, she explains.

“It’s inspired by my Italian heritage; by nostalgic summer days spent in the South of Italy, surrounded by good food, family, and sunshine.

“The bountiful fruit and vegetable garden grown by my Italian grandparents was a copious source of inspiration, informing the motifs and silhouettes for both my print and fashion collections.”

Isabella studied fashion design at The Grafton Academy in Dublin from 2016-17, where she learned about pattern drafting and garment construction. After deciding to explore new avenues, she enrolled in GMIT (now ATU) to study Fashion and Textile Design.

Her work there focused on fashion design as she explored the techniques and processes relating to surface design and textile manufacturing, using a wide range of mediums.

In addition, she developed a keen interest in fashion illustration and colour theory – and all of those interests can be seen in this show.

Grace Gorman’s inspiration came from jewellery passed down through family members, including her grandmother.

For more, read this week’s Galway City Tribune.

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