Sarah Reynolds 

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Building on their earlier exploration of plant symbolism, students transformed their chosen botanical form into a bold, graphic lino motif. Drawing on the work of artists including Michael Craig-Martin, Rachel Newling, Jan Brewerton, and designer Orla Kiely, they studied how strong outlines, silhouette, and rhythmic repetition can make imagery expressive and decorative at once. Students refined their central plant into a clear motif reflecting their chosen symbolism, then developed companion motifs and repeat patterns; experimenting with ordered and scattered arrangements to understand how pattern can convey mood and personality. Final lino designs pair a symbolic central motif with a considered patterned background, supported by sketchbook research, pattern studies, and written reflection