When researching for my HE Diploma at Windsor I wrote an essay investigating the use of stitch in illustration. While researching the essay I discovered how important the sense of touch is to us and how it is wired into our brains as an automatic response which can be understood visually as well as by […]
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24 March – 12 April 2012 “The untouched surface of ancient architecture bears witness to the development of man’s ideas [and] to the continuity of history.” William Morris, 1884. My urchins were selected for the inaugural exhibition of Pinner’s new gallery: The Attic. Situated above Lines of Pinner in a 17th Century Grade II listed
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Currently the major inspiration for Sam’s work is the quirky creatures found in the sea – particularly coral gardens. Drawing and collaging is an important part of her research and artistic practice, but the main focus is in stitching sculptures with textiles and found objects. Discovering that she can ‘sculpt’ with stitched textiles was a
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Lovely to be invited to participate in this community art project in such a beautiful setting with a huge variety of art. The altar was full of sculpture, including a few of my anemones trapped in jars with Joy Trypkovic’s delicate porcelain creatures – very special. The exhibition was curated by Victoria and Stephen Nash
A group exhibition with Studio 21 at the Festival of Quilts, NEC Birmingham. Under the Pier is large (approx 175cm x 66cm), monochrome and (mostly) 2D. It is difficult to capture the detail in a photo, but here is an idea. The overall shape is based on a piece of seaweed I picked up on
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