This is a signature cloth to mark the centenary of the death of Emily Wilding Davison at the Epsom Derby in June 1913 and raise awareness of her and the suffragette movement. It is part of the www.100deeds.co.uk where people are asked to add their deed about gender equality today.
Published: 12th May 2013
Themes: collaborative, embroidery engagement signature text
On of my kantha pieces has recently been acquired by the Denver Museum of Art for their new textile gallery.
Published: 11th May 2013
Themes: collaborative, commission embroidery engagement exhibition identity quilt signature text
Working on the Art of Hepworth project, over the last six months, a collaboration with poet Shamshad Khan and a group of women in the Falinge area of Rochdale is so interesting. As ever the catalyst is a creative collaboration, but the outcomes in terms of discussions and sharing are so varied and wonderful.
Published: 11th May 2013
Themes: collaborative, embroidery engagement handmade text
The recipient of a Public Engagement Fellowship at MMU in 2009, I devised, co-ordinated and led Hulme Sweet Hulme, a collaborative arts project working with local groups.
Published: 10th May 2013
Themes: collaborative, commission engagement identity
Respect and Protect the World Aids Day Quilt is a handmade collaborative quilt made up of hundreds of red ribbons and cross stitches. It is now on permanent display at the Terrence Higgins Trust HQ in Grays Inn Rd in London.
Published: 8th May 2013
Themes: collaborative, commission embroidery engagement quilt text
A collaborative project with groups in Blackpool, made as a wedding gift for Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. As much as celebration of Blackpool and its people as the royal event, the quilt brought many disparate people together in the making
Published: 30th April 2013
Themes: collaborative, commission embroidery engagement quilt signature text
There are over 60 signatures and names sewn onto the cloth, all varied in composition and design, reflecting the mix of participants. Countries range from China, Libya, Eritrea and the Czech Republic.
Published: 28th April 2013
Themes: collaborative, embroidery engagement identity text
The plans for the collaborative project in Rochdale are progressing well. It is nice to work as part of a team for a change, not only sharing ideas, but expertise and skills too.
Published: 10th April 2013
Themes: collaborative, commission embroidery engagement exhibition identity quilt signature text
This was a collaboration with the Whitworth art Gallery as part of the Who Cares Exhibition around mental health awareness.
Published: 12th February 2013
Themes: collaborative, embroidery engagement identity signature text
The range of signature cloths in the IQSC in Nebraska is amazing, there are over 70 examples in this one collection alone. I am looking forward to curating an exhibition there in 2014.
Published: 12th April 2012
Themes: collaborative, embroidery engagement handmade identity quilt signature text
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