My name is Rose Prince, I am a young white, middle class female student that has grown up living a 2 minute walk from the beach on the South Coast. I have experienced city life in London for the last 2 years studying Textile Design at Chelsea College of Arts specialising in weaving, however, I definitely enjoy quieter environments. I favoured coming home and driving to placements for DPS as opposed to inflated city prices. This allowed me to take unpaid positions which have enhanced my skillset.
I have worked in a care home specialised in dementia for the past 4 years. While it’s an extremely hard and demanding job, I feel incredibly privileged to have learnt from and cared for this demographic. This has influenced other areas in my life, for example, my textile projects.
I acknowledge that my perspective is shaped by these privileges and may have limited my comprehension of other people’s experiences. I’m determined to examine my own prejudices and approach placements with an open mind so that I can gain insight from viewpoints that differ from my own.
- Caring … Why Ann was also drawn to me ‘you’re a carer and weaver all in one!’
- Wanted to stay local to home