OF FIBRE AND LIFE... Bits and pieces of cloth sewn or glued together curtain the world. Bits and pieces of knowledge skillfully intertwined make up the study of history. Every civilization has this tradition of squirreling away precious fragments untill they are needed to create a whole. Works of art,especially in the 20th century are often nothing more than ordered fragmentations- with each fragment carrying it's own cultural load.
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Getting Ready For My Exhibition
In contrast to the intensive stitching and layering on much of my work,I am enjoying telling some simpler stories...this is a 17th century oak panel with an antique handmade glove.It was inspired by the glove which used to hang on the back of my studio door....and has now found a new home.I love old wood, and this new part of my journey seeks to combine it with the textiles.
Monday, 28 March 2011
Yay.....Well At Last !!
Just to let you all know that I am well at last....Flu & Bronchitis laid me low for nearly 6 weeks...but here I am at last....and working frantically to get ready for my exhibition at the Minories in Colchester.
Just 5 weeks to get several pieces made...plus all the other things to be done....and older work going into another show at Slack Space in Colchester, so it's late nights and waking up early with a "busy head"....images of some of the new work soon....xxxx
Just 5 weeks to get several pieces made...plus all the other things to be done....and older work going into another show at Slack Space in Colchester, so it's late nights and waking up early with a "busy head"....images of some of the new work soon....xxxx