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Carol Mackenzie Gale

Carol Mackenzie Gale

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Textile Designer and Printer, of Limited Edition silk scarves, stylish and classic. Ties, Art Hangings, 'Wearable Art', Lecturing. Commissions welcome.

  • Education

    • Falmouth University

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      1st and 2nd year M.A. Master of Arts (M.A.'s in Design)Textile Design Master of Arts Degree

      Activities and Societies: A wonderful M.A. experience at two great Universities, Bath Spa and Falmouth University, both of which totally challenged me. Each University Course was different and both were exciting. I loved it.

    • Weston-super-Mare College

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      Art Foundation All art subjects

      Activities and Societies: A brilliant traditional training in all art subjects, especially drawing.

    • University for the Creative Arts, Farnham

      2008 - 2010
      B,A, (Hons.) TEXTILE DESIGN 2 : 1

      Activities and Societies: Selected Member of The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Crafts Council Selected Index of Makers, Finalist - Jerwood Makers Open Competition, Finalist - Aesthetica Competition for Art and Design, R.S.A. National Bursary Award, Joint Winner, Design selected - pivotal Texstyles Project, Selected by The Crafts Council to show work in Dallas, Texas. Work in Neaman Marcus, Dallas. Teaching/lecturing/talks - various, workshops. I love the challenge of working with a client on a commission, having successfully completed several in the past. (Fashion and Interiors) The dynamism of Art Deco, the asymmetric simplicity and use of space in Japanese culture and design also Geometry inspire me. I studied 'Zen'​ on my Masters at Bath Spa, creating 'free'​ Textile designs whilst meditating, from the sounds in my studio, my bossy wren and maaing sheep! Driving to Falmouth University College on the A.30, (where I completed 2… Show more I love the challenge of working with a client on a commission, having successfully completed several in the past. (Fashion and Interiors) The dynamism of Art Deco, the asymmetric simplicity and use of space in Japanese culture and design also Geometry inspire me. I studied 'Zen'​ on my Masters at Bath Spa, creating 'free'​ Textile designs whilst meditating, from the sounds in my studio, my bossy wren and maaing sheep! Driving to Falmouth University College on the A.30, (where I completed 2 yrs of my M.A.), I became fascinated with the geometry of the backs of road tankers and 'The Journey'. Following tankers through cities,and into service stations to get those special shots bemused many drivers and was such fun. I enjoy creating beautiful sophisticated silk designs from something as industrial as a sewage tanker. I recently showed these designs in a solo exhibition at The Devon Guild of Craftsmen. New work available to galleries. Show less

    • Bath Spa University

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      Master of Arts - MA Apparel and Textiles M.A.

      Activities and Societies: I love being creative, experimental, be it abstract art, bright colour. I love 'the 'Zen' of art, i.e. creating imagery in meditation. On my M.A. I was fascinated by the backs of road tankers talking to many friendly tanker drivers. To me they linked with with the roundness and spirituality of the sun., of Oriental Art of my designs being seen in different scenarios i.e. fashion, prints, accessories.

    • Bath Spa University

      2007 - 2009
      1st year of Masters Degree. Falmouth University College 2 years Master of Arts Degree. Textile Design Master of Arts

      My year at Bath Spa University was special. I worked really hard to develop my 'Zen' spontaneous work and created a range of ties, stoles and art pieces. A considerable amount of the work created at Bath was pivotal to my development. I loved the draping workshops. On the last day of the year, I was involved in a traumatic multi accident involving 6 cars on the M.5. near Burnham on Sea. I then changed to Falmouth University College.

    • University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester

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      B.A. (Hons) TEXTILE DESIGN MAJORING IN PRINT (Supporting study Photography) 2 : 1

      Excellent 3 year course in Textile Design. (See above)TEACHING: Art Foundation Course, Farnham. Textiles B.A. Degree course at SCATS, Taunton. B.Tech. Textiles, Plymouth College. Lecturing various.PORTFOLIO SURGERIES: An independent eye and projects if necessary for students in need, mostly in Textiles.Towards the end of my course, I won several Design Awards including The Royal Society of Arts… Show more Excellent 3 year course in Textile Design. (See above)TEACHING: Art Foundation Course, Farnham. Textiles B.A. Degree course at SCATS, Taunton. B.Tech. Textiles, Plymouth College. Lecturing various.PORTFOLIO SURGERIES: An independent eye and projects if necessary for students in need, mostly in Textiles.Towards the end of my course, I won several Design Awards including The Royal Society of Arts National Bursary Award (Joint Winner) 1984, (THE International competition) (Exhibition at Earls Court)The Kaye Pemberton Award for Design, South East Arts Craftsperson of the Year Award (£1,000 and a touring exhibition)Design for the Texstyles Project (solo exhibition V.&.A)One of 6 designers to represent Britain in Dallas with the Crafts Council. Show less

  • Experience

    • David Evans, Silk Block Printers, Crayford, Kent.

      Jun 1984 - Sept 1984
      Student Intern

      I worked with David Evans, Crayford, Kent for a Summer as a Student Intern before my B.A. working in different departments including the Design Studio, Screen Printing etc. It was the end of commercial block printing there with only 4 block printers left. I cried buckets, leaving on the same day as the many who were made redundant on the final day of block printing. Later, I wrote my B.A. thesis on my stay which I am hoping to turn into a book.

    • Carol Mackenzie Gale Designs

      Sept 2000 - now
      Textile Designer and Printer of Quality Silks

      Whether it be screen printing, free print creation, drawing, photography or digital printing, I love to use the best quality silks in my beautiful studio in Devon,often using 'free screens' to create art forms and designs. I love colour, experimenting with effects created by using dye pastes not normally compatible and 'Zen' free printing from sound in meditation. It was an amazing experience where sounds were magnified. I could 'see' imagery created by birds diving, fighting, chittering and my sheep 'maaaaing' outside my workshop door. Having recently completed an M.A. in Textile Design, where I studied Digital Design and print, I am now ready to relaunch my new designs for Fashion and Interiors. Ranges in progress includes, silk scarves and stoles (with matching bags), cushions and fabric for interiors, ties, bow ties with matching men's hankies and scarves. I am also enjoying creating Art Hangings and structures both digital and hand printed for gallery/corporate and a design range for wallpaper. I welcome discussion for commissions. Just ask me. (website in progress). Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Textile Design Bath Spa University and Falmouth University College

      Jan 2007

    • B.A. (Hons),

      Farnham Uni
      Jan 1980

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Carol Mackenzie Gale
      Aesthetica Design Competition Aesthetica 2011 Finalist with 'Golden Moon', a design from my 'Zen of Road Tankers' theme. Circulated in the 'Aesthetica' Magazine.
    • Awarded to Carol Mackenzie Gale
      Jerwood Makers Open Competition Jerwood 2011 Selected as a finalist for the Jerwood Makers Open competition. Great time presenting my work to a daunting panel.
    • Awarded to Carol Mackenzie Gale
      Craftsperson of the Year Award South East Arts Fabulous award which included an iconic touring exhibition and prize money which I used to travel with the Crafts Council to show my work in Dallas, Texas, another major experience. I had silk scarves in Neiman Marcus, an incredible store in Dallas.
    • Awarded to Carol Mackenzie Gale
      Kaye Pemberton Award for Design Farnham Uni
    • Awarded to Carol Mackenzie Gale
      Royal Society of Arts National Bursary Award Royal Society of Arts I was selected as Joint Winner, for this major design award which involved a stand at a Major Show at Olympia London..
    • Awarded to Carol Mackenzie Gale
      rAted Royal Academy of Arts, London 2015 Selected to show my silks to the Royal Academy of Arts for the possibility of selling in their shop.