Talking Points: Beth Fraser

How can fashion challenge, distort, or reimagine the human silhouette?

Beth Fraser is a fashion illustrator who works with collage to create experimental silhouettes that exaggerate and distort the body, capturing personality and celebrating individuality. Operating between illustration and fashion, she uses surrealist-style collages to challenge and push the boundaries of beauty standards commonly found within the fashion industry.

Explore the work of Beth Fraser using the sources below, then discuss the questions provided.

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Beth Fraser

Inspired by mid-century poster art and the cut-outs of Picasso, Beth Fraser is a fashion illustrator who combines collage with ink to create bold multimedia illustrations.

Watch the videos below to be inspired by her practise and explore her collages.

Questions to Ask Learners

What do you notice about the shapes Beth Fraser cuts?

What do you like about Beth Fraser’s work?

Looking at an illustration, how would you describe the character she has created? If they could talk what would they say?

How might the shapes a character is made from convey a certain mood or energy e.g. pointy and sharp or curvy?

What do you think the role is of a fashion illustrator and where might they work?