The Human Form

Happy to have been invited to exhibit some of my sewn life pieces in the is exhibition. Starts today and runs util the 31 October.

Artists: Rachel Collier-Wilson, Michael Cook, Tony Hall, Lyn Hodnett and Andrew Smith

Preview: Saturday 3rd October – 3-5.30pm

Gallery Open: Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 11am-4pm

Address: The Old Station Gallery, Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2JE

Email: theoldstationgallery@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOldStationGallery

Twitter: @OStationGallery

Check out my new Facebook page

I've created a Facebook artist's page. There are more pictures to enjoy than you can shake a stick at. Liking and sharing will be much appreciated with the added bonus of news of my creativity and more pictures.

Rachel's Facebook page

The bunting bunted its way to Auckland

I put my best bunting dispatcher on the job, and the bunting arrived just in time to make an appearance at the Between Tides exhibition Westmere beach. I was delighted to see photos sent by the lovely Lyn. Surprised by the difference the quality of light. 

Getting carried away

I've been going wild with the sewing machine, and having fun. I love how the material 'bubbles' as a result of the little spirals and circles. 

Stitch Stories

Last week I was mostly taking embroidered art to be shown in Bank Street Arts 'Embroidered Narratives" exhibition. Opening event (Facebook)

"Reflection"

"Protected"

I submitted two pieces, and was delighted to have them both accepted. The brief was to submit contemporary "illustrative" textiles, representative, or abstract.

In the work ‘Protected‘ I wanted strong graphical representation of women, with the overlaying figure subtly overseeing and encircling in a protective way. On display but in control.  

The work ‘Reflection’ is taken from a sketch of a male model, but I aimed for an androgynous and anonymous representation of the figure. 

Bank Street Arts will be hosting an open afternoon for Embroidered Narratives on Friday 13th July, between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. All welcome. Cafe Juniper will be open for tea and cake

The exhibition runs from 02/07/2012 - 31/09/2012

Pink dog person

free hand machine embroidery

Still a work in progress, made from an image in my sketchbook, all produced freehand on the sewing machine. I normally like to be quite neat with tying up the loose ends, but I may leave them on this piece.

To me it looks like the page of a sketchbook.

'Self Portrait'

Mixed media on plywood

2009