Jane McCann

Artist Statement

“Something Old: Something New”

Textiles represent one of the most environmentally polluting global industries. Recent demand for natural fibre has created a ‘cellulose gap’ with one-third of textile fibres needing to be cellulosic by 2030 to maintain an acceptable impact level. As creative practitioners we must adopt alternative materials with more sustainable processes, along with reduced footprint and possibilities for circularity. This application celebrates collaboration with my Finnish creative partner in our on-going promotion of linen, a sustainable fibre, as well as experimentation with emerging regenerated cellulosic materials and natural fibre composites for unique customised prototypes, representing ageless,  enduring style.

Something Old: Something New - Image shows the back of linen shirt jacket with a digital seagull print. This type of print is subsequently encapsulated in a natural fibre composite panel as shown in a following image. The print is by a Finnish collaborating artist, Pirjo Sediki.
Something Old: Something New - A digital print of a seagull on linen encapsulated in a natural fibre composite panel, with Finnish 'Kuura' wood pulp derived fibre backing. Digital print by Finnish collaborating artist, Pirjo Seddiki. Panel approx 60 cm square.
Something Old: Something New - A digital print of a seagull on linen encapsulated in a natural fibre composite panel, with Finnish 'Kuura' wood pulp derived fibre backing. Digital print by Finnish collaborating artist, Pirjo Seddiki. Panel approx 60 cm square.
Something Old: Something New - Natural fibre composites panel development in progress - encapsulating digital prints and woven textiles. Different panels have wool, flax, hemp and 'Kuura' fibre backing. Panels approximately 60 cm square.
Something Old: Something New - Natural fibre composites panel development in progress - encapsulating digital prints and woven textiles. Different panels have wool, flax, hemp and 'Kuura' fibre backing. Panels approximately 60 cm square.
Something Old: Something New - Garments by the designer/maker, using natural fibre prints and weaves. Similar textiles have been encapsulated in natural fibre composite panels (approx. 60 cm square). This image shows the type of exhibits that I propose to show at the festival with 4 garments and 4 panels.
Something Old: Something New - Garments by the designer/maker, using natural fibre prints and weaves. Similar textiles have been encapsulated in natural fibre composite panels (approx. 60 cm square). This image shows the type of exhibits that I propose to show at the festival with 4 garments and 4 panels.