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The students of the NC State University, Ghana Study Abroad Program in 2011, were to observe and document Ghanaian art and culture from design perspective to create a design source book for Global Mama’s. The source book is a collection of our inspirations and translations for use in batik fabric design. Through photography, drawing, and writing, we captured images from several regions of Ghana, including: Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern, Asante, Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, and Central. We translated the images into motif, pattern and potential color ways. Finally, the images were translated by the students, all of whom were new to batik, to create a set of samples on fabric.
This source book includes a section from each student. The inspiration for the design and color palette, the process used to develop the final designs, and a sample of the design executed in batik.
Global Mama’s considerations for this project:The Global Mama’s customer is typically women in western and European markets. Design focus:Create mix & match prints that could be combined in garments such as the fiesta skirt, tiered girls dress, or home décor.Patterns for boys and girls, infant through early teens, and home decor.
Ghana Study Abroad Program Mission Statement
Technical issues:Use the colors/dyes currently available to the batik artists.The designs should be usable by batik artists of a variety of skill levels.Patterns are stamped with foam designs, be aware that very detailed designs might be difficult to stamp.
We’d like to thank Mary, Emma and Eli, our most excellent batik instructors. They are true professionals in their art. Their patience, good humor and attention to detail made our experience enjoyable and made us look forward to our visits over the five day workshop. Me da ase!
Mary's Batik GroupAdrienne JohnstonAlex PedenIan ThomasJennifer MahaffeyKirsten SouthwellMary KircherSarah Kelly
Adrienne JohnstonAnni Albers Scholar Senior (Art + Design / Textile Technology)
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Adrienne Johnston
1 2
Final Batik Patterns
Adrienne Johnston
Alex Peden Art + Design Junior
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
Alex Peden
1 2
Final Batik Patterns
Alex Peden
Ian ThomasGraphic Design Junior
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
1 2
Ian Thomas
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
1 2
Final Batik Patterns
Ian Thomas
Final Batik Patterns
Sun Flakes
Two-Tailed Bird
Nest Weave
Jennifer MahaffeyArt + Design Senior
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
1 2
Jennifer Mahaffey
Final Batik Patterns
Jennifer Mahaffey
Kirsten SouthwellGraphic Design Senior
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
1 2
Kirsten Southwell
Final Batik Patterns
Kirsten Southwell
Mary KircherArt + Design Graduate Student
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
Mary Kircher
1 2
Motif Design Process
Mary Kircher
Final Batik Patterns
Mary Kircher
Sarah KellyArt + Design Junior
Color Schemes:
Motif Design Process
Sarah Kelly
1 2
Final Batik Patterns
Sarah Kelly
Eli and Emma's Batik GroupJoe LawsonJulie AlvarezKandice RossKat SavillePati ReisTim RosenbergZoe Cooper
Joe LawsonArt + Design Senior
Joe Lawson
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Joe Lawson
Final Batik Patterns
Julie AlvarezGraphic Design Junior
Julie Alvarez
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Julie Alvarez
Final Batik Patterns
Kandice RossGraphic Design/ Technology Education Senior
Kandice Ross
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Kandice Ross
Final Batik Patterns
Kat SavilleArt + Design Senior
Kat Saville
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Kat Saville
Final Batik Patterns
Pati ReisArt + Design Graduate
Pati Reis
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Pati Reis
Final Batik Patterns
Tim RosenbergGraphic Design Junior
Tim Rosenberg
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Tim Rosenberg
Final Batik Patterns
Zoe CooperArt + Design Junior
Zoe Cooper
Color Schemes:
1 2
Motif Design Process
Zoe Cooper
Final Batik Patterns
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