Marks’ collection is called "Tension Released" Mark was inspired by the ritual eagle sundance of the Ojibway native
indians from Canada. This has been a tradition to them for many years
and has recently been banned because of the physical pain involved in
the ritual. They would cut a tree down and then tie their flesh to
hooks hanging from ropes on the tree and dance from morning until night
without eating for days. This fasting causes them to hallucinate,
gaining knowledge from their condition. Mark feels the same when he
knits. It is a moment when nothing matters but the dress he is
knitting. Through the confusion and stress of working the machine with
his hands, a perfect beautiful knitted form emerges. He also told me he likes to stretch and rip/play with stockings
Originally from Canada he has completed his studies at London’s St Maartens
