Molly Hutchings

RMIT Bachelor of Textiles (Design)

'But God Remembered Noah' depicts the first eleven chapters of Genesis (aka. the preface) through textile art and floriography in the form of a nightgown set. The Tanakh is an ancient Hebrew text written for Jewish people, and conveys concepts I feel are lost in our contemporary, western interpretation of the scriptures. Western thinking is rooted in philosophy, understanding the face value truth, whereas Eastern thinking is more based in imagery and how meaning can be inferred. I aim to reintroduce eastern thinking to a western audience to embrace of the ancient Jewish roots of this text.

'But God Remembered Noah' depicts the first eleven chapters of Genesis (aka. the preface) through textile art and floriography in the form of a nightgown set. The Tanakh is an ancient Hebrew text written for Jewish people, and conveys concepts I feel are lost in our contemporary, western interpretation of the scriptures. Western thinking is rooted in philosophy, understanding the face value truth, whereas Eastern thinking is more based in imagery and how meaning can be inferred. I aim to reintroduce eastern thinking to a western audience to embrace of the ancient Jewish roots of this text.

Title: But God Remembered Noah | Dress: Rayon with printed flocking, polyester applique, cotton embroidery, glass beads (58cm x 157cm) | Shawl: Silk/Rayon blend Velvet (116cm x 81cm) | Flower Clip: Polyester petals, glass beads (7cm x 7cm).

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