{"id":2655,"date":"2026-03-25T10:13:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolofdesignleeds.com\/ds24\/?p=2655"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:13:47","slug":"erin-densham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolofdesignleeds.com\/ds24\/erin-densham\/","title":{"rendered":"Erin Densham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sitecontainer\">\n<div class=\"pagecontainer\">\n<h4 class=\"homepage-heading-h4\">Degree Show 2024<\/h4>\n<div class=\"postcontainer\">\n<h1 class=\"thestudentpostname\" id=\"studentpostname\">Erin Densham<\/h1>\n<h3>BA Art and Design<\/h3>\n<p class=\"studentstatement\">My artwork explores the female form&#8217;s complexity using fabric, incense burns, and vibrant colours. It symbolises the interplay between physical anatomy and emotional states, highlighting resilience and fragility. The piece invites reflection on the healing process and the intricate connection between the body&#8217;s physical and emotional experiences.<\/p>\n<div class=\"socialstack\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">handshake<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erindenshamart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with <span id=\"withme\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!--FILE01--><\/p>\n<div class=\"mediafileviewer mfvimages\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading =\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofdesignleeds.com\/ds24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Erin-Densham-01_Erin-Densham-scaled.jpg\" width=\"100%\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mfv-caption\">From the female figure\u2019s hands, long red and blue threads extend, symbolising blood vessels and the vital circulatory system. These threads represent the emotional release and healing process, illustrating that letting go of negative emotions takes time. Around the figure&#8217;s head, I stitched red and blue wool into knots, representing the complex emotions within the mind. The contrasting colours capture the calm and intense parts of our inner experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--FILE02--><\/p>\n<div class=\"mediafileviewer mfvimages\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading =\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofdesignleeds.com\/ds24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Erin-Densham-02_Erin-Densham-scaled.jpg\" width=\"100%\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mfv-caption\">Using incense sticks to burn holes in the fabric, I created intricate patterns that evoke multiple interpretations. These holes symbolise red and white blood cells, essential for sustaining life, and represent the body&#8217;s transformation and regeneration. They can also be seen as metaphorical wounds or scars, reflecting the resilience of the female body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--FILE03--><\/p>\n<div class=\"mediafileviewer mfvimages\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading =\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofdesignleeds.com\/ds24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Erin-Densham-03_Erin-Densham-scaled.jpg\" width=\"100%\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mfv-caption\">My artwork invites viewers to consider the intricate interplay between our internal and external experiences. 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