The DRIP scarf series started life as the Drip 14 paintings. These shimmering artworks are daringly intimate; tactile yet bold. They challenge viewers to slowly look, touching carefully, while observing the materials and the movement of life itself. The combined materials set the perfect stage for the rich, bold colours which are created with expressive personal energy.

It is important to bring colour and expression to everyday life. Taking the art out of the control of the planned set space such as a gallery or a museum. Where the individual can easily take ownership, have self expression and the perfect happenstance of it all while going about their business as usable.

Nicola has turned her attention to this new way of working, zero waste approach to pattern cutting. Building up an impressive body of work using sumptuous and colourful painting materials, opulent Velvet & translucent Georgette fabrics, creating living artworks on wearable pieces.

Here are some amazing images of a lovely sunny day in the busy shopping area in Glasgow’s city centre, which capture the public beautifully modelling the scarves. Taking art into the streets. Where it can become a place to share the joy of meeting new people. Bringing the art out of the shop and the gallery into people’s lives.

Artist & Designer: Nicola Atkinson IG @beautiful.material
Street photo: Bash Khan IG @BashArtCreative.
Stylish: Victoria Lee IG @sustainable.stylist

Material: Georgette
Size: 660 x 660mm

Made to order and posted from Glasgow.

NOTE : Also featured is the velvet wall hanging - 1000 x 1000mm, Price £1,200.00. Please contact me to order. Size of the hem is 100mm top and bottom. The hem is designed so you can insert the two 1200mm x 18mm oak dowels to hang the artwork. (The oak dowels and two nails is not included can be purchase at B&Q or any local wood supplier)