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Mary Delaney | Paper Cut/Collage Artist
Translator I have begun reading a biography of Mary Delaney (1700-1788) over the weekend. Written by Molly Peacock and entitled the Paper Garden: Mrs Delaney Begins Her Life’s Work at 72, the book reads more like a treatise on creativity and … Continue reading
Shane Waltner at Siobhan Davies Studios
TranslatorDrawn to motion, written in space, stitched over time by Shane Waltener 12 January – 11 March 2012, Free entry, drop-in at Siobhan Davies Studios Shane Waltener, an artist renowned for his large-scale interactive textile installations, presents an exhibition of … Continue reading
Rachel Gomme | Hour (for Penelope)
Translator Hour (for Penelope) is a 24-hour durational performance by artist Rachel Gomme in the Libeskind Building at London Metropolitan University, Holloway Road, London N7. The performance will take place on the 21/22 of October from 6:00 pm to 6:00 … Continue reading
Michael Brennand Wood at ACAD
Translator The ACAD Fibre Department is very excited to present world renowned visual artist Michael Brennand-Wood to kick-off our new scholastic year. There are two events associated with Michael’s visit: Lecture “Pretty Deadly” Monday, September 12 at 5:30 pm in … Continue reading
Love Lace
Translator134 artists from 20 countries unleash their passion for lace in this spectacular exhibition of winning entries and finalists in the Powerhouse Museum International Lace Award. Lace offers the mystery of concealment and the subtle interplay of space, light and … Continue reading
Freddie Robins | The Perfect
Translator“‘It’s not perfect, but who cares?’ Well I do. I enjoy imperfection in you and yours but not in me and mine. I am very attracted to the imperfections, failings, and roughness of the material world. I enjoy the evidence … Continue reading
Shane Waltner | Stitching Circle #1
Translator Artist Shane Waltener is well known for dramatically transforming spaces using a wide variety of techniques and materials. From 7-10 October, Shane will transform the entrance to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. Organised by Birmingham-based Craftspace, … Continue reading
Lesley Bricknell | Collaboration
TranslatorI have recently made a collaborative piece of work with another artist entirely through the medium of our respective blogs with no face to face contact! I have long admired Marion Michell’s combination of poetry and objects, often knitted or … Continue reading
Lesley Bricknell | feather in my cap
Translator Lesley Bricknell (2010) I am starting to work with feathers again inspired by the phrase ‘broken wing’. A phrase mentioned to me by fellow blogger Marion. Feathers feature in my work from time to time. I am currently working … Continue reading