Barbara Long exhibition

 

 

 

 

 

Images from Stairway to Heaven exhibition by Barbara Long at Ruup & Form

 

Stairway to Heaven is Barbara Long’s first solo exhibition in the UK. Taking centre stage in the gallery is her immersive installation Stairway to Heaven constructed from repurposed t-shirts and wool which symbolises endurance and continuity. Her more intimate pieces include Kitchen Sink Drama, One Darned Thing which she made after clearing her mother’s home. Taking a format and stitching associated with 18th century embroidered samples and using dishcloths and dusters aged with years of use reflects the ways in which we ‘store, suppress, or reshape memories.’ Barbara is a British artist living in Madrid and the darning, embroidery and installations are both playful and poignant.

 

Stairway to Heaven is on until 29th March at Rupp & Form, 7 Tilney Court, London. For more information visit https://ruupandform.com/ and https://www.barbaralong-art.com/