Métisse
Josie Chanfi
Glasgow School of Art
My work centers around my mixed identity, growing up in the UK and visiting France. I have not explored my Comorian heritage and this collection began my journey. Through visits to museums and archives, I researched Comorian design, tradition and history. There is a particular influence from the vivid shades and patterns noticed in some of these Comorian textiles. Colour becomes a central theme of the collection and I use spray paint to achieve these bright colours - further blending my Bristolian and Comorian identity. I use aluminium casting to create intricate and layered forms. Aluminium allows big and bold pieces to be lightweight and practical. The collection consists mainly of wearable pieces as I define jewellery to be a symbol of identity and memory. The act of wearing jewellery is intimately tied to the body and therefore the identity of the wearer.