ABOUT METextile ArtistWorking with donated knitwear rendered unwearable by age or over vigorous washing I create richly textured pictures. Often inspired by literature, myths or legends the pictures are a combination of relief appliqué and dense woollen hand stitching combining pictorial elements with pattern or abstract design.
The sleeves of the aforementioned jumpers are used to make woollen people, softly stuffed and hand stitched. Visitors are welcome to the studio by arrangement.
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Upcoming.
From 27th Feb - 9th March I have a few pieces of work in the RGA Annual Art Exhibition. This year it is in the Madejski Gallery, a lovely Victorian art gallery in Reading Museum. 10am - 4pm. Museum closed Sunday and Monday.
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/your-visit/permanent-galleries/sir-john-madejski-gallery
The Museum also houses the only full sized ( 70 metres long) replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, stitched in 1885 by 35 skilled Victorian embroiderers, it's a stunning piece of work and well worth visiting.
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/your-visit/permanent-galleries/sir-john-madejski-gallery
The Museum also houses the only full sized ( 70 metres long) replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, stitched in 1885 by 35 skilled Victorian embroiderers, it's a stunning piece of work and well worth visiting.
