Light-emitting, time-based art which exploits the use of fibre optic technology in conjuntion with laser-cutting techniques.

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Research Context:The work forms part of a more general development and interest in the use of high technology materials and processes that challenge our perceptions of art, technology and science within traditional textile and design related disciplines. This research will examine the use optical fibres as well as its associated technology and explore laser cutting techniques with new yarn types to further exploit creative lighting effects within woven fabric.The application for Research Leave is to provide essential time for the applicant to pursue this research. A Creative Development Grant from the Scottish Arts Council has already been awarded to contribute to associated material costs towards the development of new research work within this area. The Research Leave will allow further essential work in this area to continue and realise this research as a commissioned Artwork, following a national short listing, for 'The Cutting Edge', Scotland's Contemporary Crafts exhibition. The exhibition will tour nationally throughout the UK, and has the potential to tour internationally.Research Aims:To develop a range of new and innovative woven fabric which exploits coloured lighting effects in conjunction with unusual yarn types, optical fibre and laser cutting techniques;To create novel time-based aesthetics which challenge our perceptions of art and technology through creative, artistic development; To produce an artwork which addresses the possibility of programmable colour and lighting effects and which successfully humanizes and imaginatively exploits these technologies to bring about a heightened visual awareness.Potential Applications and Benefits:The research outcome will be of interest not only to artists but more product led designers, particularly within the field of textiles and within lighting design including academics involved in the development of multidisciplinary practiced-based design research. It will also be of benefit to those interested in all aspects of craft and design, collectors of crafts, pupils studying craft, technology and design and their teachers, art students and members of specific craft societies as well as the general public. It is anticipated that the research will inform and educate a greater awareness within this field and further inspire new development within contemporary craft practice and design.