ArtKnit cushions
Each cushion is a 'one-off' knitted piece with an eclectic mix of famous and not so famous faces, architecture, sculpture, paintings, graphic patterning, typography and anything else that comes to mind, using many different yarn qualities and colours. So far there are three different categories - Classical, Pop Art and Mostly Matisse, and now newly added - my 'Icon Range'. I will be developing more of these in future.
Penny Burdett Designer Knitwear
London, England
'Elvis and Marylin' Pop ArtKnit cushions, knitted in cotton and chenille yarn, silk backed, Penny BurdettCushion from my iconic Art Knit range. Each one unique, inspired by Andy Warhol and a mix of random Pop Art patterns inspired by artists such as Bridget Riley, Roy Lichtenstein and Richard Hamilton. Getting a face to work properly in a knitted fabric is an art in itself, and usually takes several attempts before it is right. I love mixing typography in too.
'Venus de Milo' and head of 'Athena' ArtKnit cushion in cotton and chenille, silk backed, Penny BurdettCushion from my iconic Art Knit range. Each one unique, inspired by images from ancient times and old script. Getting a face to work properly in a knitted fabric is an art in itself, and usually takes several attempts before it is right. I love mixing in typography too.
Elvis ArtKnit cushion, knitted in cotton and chenile yarn. Silk backed., Penny BurdettCushion from my iconic Art Knit range. Each one unique, inspired by Andy Warhol and a mix of random Pop Art patterns inspired by artists such as Bridget Riley, Roy Lichtenstein and Richard Hamilton. I might add that getting a face to work properly in a knitted fabric is an art in itself, and usually takes several attempts before it is right. I love mixing typography in too.
Mostly Matisse ArtKnit cushion in cotton and chenille yarn, cotton backed, Penny BurdettCushion from my iconic Art Knit range. Each one unique, inspired by Henri Matisse. I might add that getting an image to work properly in a knitted fabric is an art in itself, and usually takes several attempts before it is right. I love mixing typography in too.
Sid Vicious/Debbie Harry ArtKnit cushion , Penny BurdettCushion from my 'Icon' range Art Knit pictures. Each one unique, inspired by artists such as Bridget Riley, Roy Lichtenstein and Richard Hamilton. I might add that getting a face to work properly in a knitted fabric is an art in itself, and usually takes several attempts before it is right. I love mixing typography in too.
Faces from Four of my ArtKnit cushions, Penny BurdettCushion covers Knitted in cotton and chenille, silk backed