Dye and print
Magic might happen in the dyebath when you mix colours with eachother. I dye in every existing dyeing method: reactive, acid, vat dye and direct dye, depending on the material and what it is to be used for. I also do handprinted textiles for different use. To see examples of print for the stage, please look at Theatre – Patina.
2018 I went to Paris for a study visit to Opéra Comique, where they since 2012 have dyed some productions with natural dyes. This captured my interest: a new angle to the whole thing of dyeing costumes. I have been lucky enough to take two courses with the famous Michel Garcia in the subject. I do my own experiments in the workshop at Konstfack.
Natural dyes decoct indigo to get Maya Blue
Handprint Dido - Apelmo Musik och teater
Handprint Dido, forest
Course in natural dyepowder Konstfack June 2018
Course in dyeing with plant-dyepowder for professional dyers
Pall close-up I
Pall close-up II
Dye for a Pall
Pall in use I – depicting the sea, green pastures, and at the head of the coffin a sunrise
Handprint rollup
A first tryout on printing with natural colours,
steamed iron mordant in the bottom
Digital pattern from a photo with the cat Lisa – project during the pandemic
Handprinted blue bedspread for an exhibition
Commercial patina for the outdoor clothing company Woodline
Dye shawl indigo
Dye shawl, wool and silk
Natural dyes decoct on cochenille
Tutorial online with Michel Garcia on natural dyes
Dye with natural dyepowder three colours mixed
