I was so thrilled when the Decorex team announced Silk Route for their 2013 theme.
The challenge was to create a mood board on Pinterest inspired by the historical network of interlinking trade paths deriving from the lucrative Chinese silk trade, which was to have a major influence on UK and European design.
The deadline was July 26th, I completely loved pinning all the images and my pinboard represents a personal journey of inspiration. I have been fascinated by China and Tibet since I was a little girl. My time spent there as a student affected me profoundly both as an artist and as a person. On my return I wrote and produced a play about my experiences. My paintings are often directly influenced and inspired by China. I am currently creating Architectural Sculptures which will be a deeply personal homage to a country I love so much.
Delighted to be a part of #silkroute!
Here are some of my favourite images, click here to see the completed board. Would love to hear what your favourite image is!
Scenes from my play- Remember This
Totally adore these flags on the back streets of Shanghai
Wallpaper – China, 18th century.
Amdo. Tibet
Tibet
Morning Beauty
Work in progress on my sculptures – so excited!!
I have been checking out some of the other boards this week that have entered the #silkroute challenge. It’s wonderful to see so many interpretations of this fabulous theme.
Here are a selection of inspirational ‘Silk Route’ pinboards I love!
Alternative Flooring – Alternative Decorex Silk Route
Floriture – Take the ‘Silk Route’ with Floriture – a fascinating and ancient history of silk flowers, from its Chinese roots 1,500 years ago to Europe via Italy, France and finally Victorian England.
Curiousa & Curiousa -A collection of images influenced by the Silk Route, which continues to inspire Curiousa & Curiousa to design and produce unique glass lighting.
Barclay Interiors – Join Barclay Interiors as they explore the colours, culture and history of the legendary Silk Road.
Decorex 13 #SilkRoute Board from the team at Nicholas Haslam
