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‘Crystallization’ is a collection inspiredby the observation of Thermodynamics, the branch of Physics concerned with the interaction amongst temperature, heat and energy. I was particularly fascinated by the stage of crystallization, where solid crystals form from a solution or gas under certain environmental circumstances. The fascinating molecular structure of ice and the microscopic process of freezing translated into geometric shapes built up in different weights of fabrics and into meticulously considered textures, handmade to represent the imperfections of an object caught in the process of freezing. The effect of frost attaching onto fibres was expressed through beading, and the richness of texture achieved through a combination of wet felting and needle felting. The effects of extreme weather conditions on the human body and the research into polar explorers’ attire, particularly designed to protect certain areas of the body against the cold, influenced silhouettes and detailing.