Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract figurative relief printed block, printed in black ink on paper to produce a block like pattern. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Figurative textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract female forms monoprinted onto light coloured paper and adhered to pink paper to create a collage effect. Charcoal is used to draw lines in the background, with strips of cream coloured paper also collaged to the surface. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Blue ink design with painted lines in bleach. Squares deducted from piece by cutting them and painting them in blue, yellow, orange and lilac acrylic paint. Shapes reintroduced to the piece by taping them from the back. Similar in design and format to DC 089/3/6/6. Annotated verso "F.T.19".

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Red ink design with painted geometric shapes. shapes deducted from paper by knife and painted in purple paint, yellow and blue ink, shapes reintroduced to the paper by tapping them from the back to create a collage effect with a flush surface. Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/4.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Red ink design with painted check in purple paint. shapes deducted from paper by knife and painted in purple and yellow ink, shapes reintroduced to the paper by tapping them from the back to create a collage effect with a flush surface. Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/5.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract drawing of gestural lines and cirlces in ballpoint pen. Collaged pieces attached from reverse using masking tape. Pink and black pen. Annotated verso "F.T.47".

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract collage design of architectural shapes on cream paper painted with spot design in grey and black. Adhered to white paper with a light grey painted background.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Crosshatched abstract design on grey paper with collage pieces of cream paper adhered to the surface. Collage pieces in chip like shapes with gestural paint marks in grey and black paint. Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/1.

Taylor, Fraser

Illustration for book

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Large scale collage featuring monoprints of industrial architecture and structures. Central to the design is a male figure with monoprinted face and holding a large industrious pole. The design is painted in gouache and features purple, blue and red with charcoal used to outline shapes. Signed "Fraser Taylor". Work on paper and backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Floral textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Ink is applied in washes to the surface of the paper, blue opaque gouache renders the background leaving floral shapes to reveal the ink underneath. Black acrylic is used to outline the organic shapes and loosely create a checked pattern in the background. Paper backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Black crayon is applied to the background in a dense crosshatch pattern. Coloured inks are washed over the surface creating a watery effect. Organic shapes with gestural brush strokes in black ink are applied to the surface of the composition. Paper backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract drawing design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Rectangular motif drawing in conte crayon and collaged onto a piece on cream paper. Ball point pen is applied to the surface creating linear marks in a repeat style pattern. Pink ink splotches in background of design. Similar in design and media to DC 089/3/6/5. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract drawing design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Collage design of multiple rectangular pieces of paper adhered to white paper. Black pen and ink applied to the surface in a gestural fashion creating linear marks. Circles of bright pink drawing ink in background of design. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract collage design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract collage pieces of paper painted in a spot design, shaded in black conte crayon and adhered to a grey acrylic painted background on paper. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Figurative painted design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Figurative brush strokes in pink acrylic paint, outlined in black acrylic on a red ink background. Abstract marks in oil pastel. Work on paper and backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Abstract design for textile

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract painted design for textile on black paper with linear paint strokes in cream paint, washed over with black ink creating a crackled effect. Background painted in grey. Annotated verso "FT.35". Similar materials and format to DC 089/3/6/2

Taylor, Fraser

Designs on paper

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

7 designs for textile patterns by Fraser Taylor for The Cloth. In acrylic, watercolour, pen and crayon on paper, some with elements of collage. Undated.

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Digital images

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Digital images of The Cloth activities; trade show displays, fabric details, catwalks, editorial fashion shoots, records sleeves and book covers. Also includes images of Fraser Taylor at work in the studio and group portraits of The Cloth.

These images were received in digital format on 5 disks and 1 USB stick. Some but not all of the original photographs and items are held in the collection.

*Not available / given