Jane McCann

sustainable design

Wool Works

Wool Works

This exhibition emerged from a long-running collaboration between the MaP Group makers in Wales, and Modus in Finland. A 2019 research trip to Finland inspired the artists to create new work embracing links between the cultural heritages of both countries. This...
Natural Fibre Composites Scoping Study

Natural Fibre Composites Scoping Study

In October 2018 an Invest Northern Ireland (INI) Collaborative Growth Programme (CGP) Scoping Study was launched to bring together a network of Northern Irish business, academic partners and external experts to investigate the potential for emerging novel technologies...

Biography

Born in Northern Ireland, Jane’s design training started at Belfast School of Art in the 60s, followed by a Masters at the RCA, London. Over X years in academic roles at the University of Derby and at the University of Wales, Newport, Jane instigated and led...
White Work

White Work

Garment development rescuing vintage domestic linen (from monogrammed sheets and pillowcases to handkerchiefs, Art in the Loft, Portaferry 2018 Georgian Gallery, Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards 2022
Linen Futures

Linen Futures

Design development of a pilot collection of linen shirt samples comprising 35 styles using a variety of linen fabrics from companies in Northern Ireland, Poland, Finland and China with novel finishes (prints/ embroideries / natural dying etc.) created in collaboration...