12th-21st SEPTEMBER 2025
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2024

Sirpa Mörsky

Textiles

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 Northern Irish 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 T-shirt with Finnish Kuura, new cellulosic fibre. Kuura balls I have been sewn into the pockets between two silk organza fabric layers.
Something Old: Something New - Image "Lace" shows a curtain with Finnish Kuura, new cellulosic fibre. Lace is machine embroidered with viscose thread using both hand spun and machine spun Kuura fibre and linen yarn.
Something Old: Something New - Image "Lace" shows a curtain with Finnish Kuura, new cellulosic fibre. Lace is machine embroidered with viscose thread using both hand spun and machine spun Kuura fibre and linen yarn.
SPARROW 1 - The collection - digital printed housecoats - tells of a collaborative project, a "journey", in which I designed and produced timeless, durable, simple, and functional clothes based on Finnish artist Pirjo Seddiki’s bird paintings. In Finland, the housecoat - a practical garment was an important piece of clothing for a long time. The design of housecoat is based on the desire to revive their use.
SPARROW 1 - The collection - digital printed housecoats - tells of a collaborative project, a "journey", in which I designed and produced timeless, durable, simple, and functional clothes based on Finnish artist Pirjo Seddiki’s bird paintings. In Finland, the housecoat - a practical garment was an important piece of clothing for a long time. The design of housecoat is based on the desire to revive their use.
SPARROW 2 - The goal of the digital printed housecoats has been to design garments that are easy to wear, durable but also good-looking. The models consider the composition of the painting. Like Sonia Delaunay’s art clothing (1913-28), painting (print) is utilised in models of housecoats so that the ensemble is visually harmonious.
SPARROW 2 - The goal of the digital printed housecoats has been to design garments that are easy to wear, durable but also good-looking. The models consider the composition of the painting. Like Sonia Delaunay’s art clothing (1913-28), painting (print) is utilised in models of housecoats so that the ensemble is visually harmonious.