Jessica Hogarth

I first discovered Jessica Hogarth's work in a shop window on my visit to Whitby on Friday; I was attracted by her delicate use of line, muted colour palette and subject matter revolving around places.

Reading into her website, I found out that Hogarth is a LCA graduate! Since graduating in 2010 from the Surface Pattern degree her career took off immediately; exhibiting in London at the New Designers exhibition, being offered an in-house position at a company in Manchester to working in her own studio space in Whitby today.

I am interested in the way that Hogarth takes inspiration from her surroundings which reflect in her work. She takes regular primary research trips around the UK and Europe to gather information and experience for her work. 

One of her stronger influences is the Yorkshire Coast, applying a nautical theme as well as focusing in on the intricacy of traditional buildings. I'm inspired by the way that she has successfully applied her designs to different media e.g. wallpaper and phone cases as well as simple prints.

Hogarth has inspired me to explore more and take in my surroundings by carrying out observational drawings, as they could potentially become successful!