Isobel Wild
The theme which runs through most of my work is the elements and the natural world . I explore the interaction between the elements and animals , and ways of representing these and using techniques such as fumage to create my pieces . The fashion element in my art is an important one – many of the pieces are also inspired by nature and creating impact or emotion . I experimented with using different materials , inspired by many different designers from Alexander McQueen and costume designers to designers from the 18th century . The fashion pieces served as a way of creating wearable art , using the prints and other art I had made beforehand to make the clothes .