CAMILLE GUELLEC
Fiber & Textiles
My name is Camille Guellec and I studied Crafts and Material Studies with a focus in Fiber & Textiles, and a minor in Fashion Accessories Design at the College for Creative Studies. I discovered my passions for digital textile design and making fiber art/ functional accessories entirely by chance. Before college, I was unsure of what I wanted to pursue, as I had mainly focused on illustration throughout high school. This led me to initially major in Fashion Accessories Design, which I imagined would have a strong focus on fashion illustration. And although it does, I was pleasantly surprised at the fact that its main focus is leatherworking and fabrication. I came to fall in love with hand making objects as well as striving for great craftsmanship. I wanted to explore more materials and techniques, and switched to Fiber & Textiles after my first year… probably the best decision I ever made.
Ensemble, 2022, Mannequins, Rugs, Leather/Wood Accessories, Printed Cotton Fabric
Immersed in Space, 2022, Wool and Acrylic Yarns, Woven Cotton Backing Cloth, 92 x 52 in.
The Long and Winding Road, 2022, Wool and Acrylic Yarns, Woven Cotton Backing Cloth, 114 x 18 in.
Moss, 2022, Wool and Acrylic Yarns, Woven Cotton Backing Cloth, 36 x 33 in. and 49” x 52” in.
Cool Automatism, 2022, Organic Cotton, 108 x 36 in.
Geometric Automatism, 2022, Organic Cotton, 108 x 36 in.
All Over The Place, 2022, Organza, Kona Cotton, Corduroy, Upholstery Fabric, Pigment, Thread, Beads, 33 x 41 in.
Warm Automatism, 2022, Organic Cotton, 108 x 36 in.
Screen Printed Sandals,” 2022, Pigment, Fabric, Silver Plated Metal, Leather, Rubber, Size 37 (EU).
CAMILLE GUELLEC
I have an interest in designing the artwork and color and material language for applied surfaces as well as the products that make use of my textiles. My process begins with initial research, concept, and mood board development. I often use digital technology to explore, enhance, and assist in the fabrication of my designs. My practice itself lies within the realms of print & pattern design, screen printing, rug tufting, and fashion accessories design and fabrication.
My work is inspired by Abstract Surrealism, an art form that was most popular in the early 20th century.
Abstract Surrealism is an art style in which the artwork draws from the unconscious. The primary goal that comes alongside the use of this technique is to try to break away from societal norms and convention: With “abstract” trying to move away from conventional art, while “surrealism” tries to break away from rational thought.
The overall concept for the pieces I create revolves around physically representing "detached thought", or attempting to channel my own subconscious through the use of the technique of "automatism." Automatism can be seen anywhere from physiology to art practice. But in art, automatism refers to "creating art without conscious thought, accessing material from the unconscious mind as part of the creative process," (Tate).