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September 26, 2016 In Art, Books, Textile Art

New book exploring Textile Collage

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Images clockwise from top right by Mandy Pattullo, Lu Flux, Maria Thomas and Karen Nicol

Batsford continue to be one of the handful of publishers who regularly print books about Textile Art and their latest book covers the varied world of collage. Textile Collage, Using Collage Techniques in Textile Art by Mandy Pattullo takes you through every step of the process from finding vintage fabrics, how to use different materials, old and new techniques and projects that include constructing collages on paper, fabric and clothing. As to be expected it is also a visual feast, and includes work from well known textile artists using collage including Karen Nicol, Cas Holmes and the author Mandy Pattullo. Overall, there is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for the beginner or the most experienced artist to help develop your own work.

Textile Collage, Using Collage Techniques in Textile Art by Mandy Pattullo www.batsford.com

September 19, 2016 In Art, Textile Art

New work from Alice Fox

From left: Chestnut Shell with Needle Weave; Stitched Limpet; Weave, Natural Stain and Found Metal.

Alice Fox was one of our featured artists almost 12 months ago, so we thought it was time for an update.

Her latest work Findings, combines the handmade with nature. Alice takes found objects and incorporates weaving, stitch and staining highlighting their natural beauty with her delicate input.

As she explains, “the title Findings refers to two different definitions: The action of finding

someone or something; and information discovered as the result of an inquiry or investigation.”

Findings, an exhibition by Alice Fox is at the Knitting & Stitching Shows, Autumn 2016

Alexandra Palace, London 5 – 9 October; Dublin, 20 – 23 October; Harrogate, 24 – 27 November

For more information visit www.alicefox.com

September 12, 2016 In Uncategorized

Beautiful textile artists showing at MADE BRIGHTON

From Left: Fungi by Amanda Cobbett; Yellow Jumper and Why Don’t You by Emily Jo Gibbs

Inspirational Monday this week features MADE BRIGHTON exhibiting Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th September at The Brighton Dome Corn Exchange (UK). It will feature 50 contemporary designers, makers and textile artists, including these exquisite papier mache and machine embroidered mushrooms by Amanda Cobbett who draws on nature for inspiration. Also showing is Emily Jo Gibbs’ whose range of poignant embroidered portraits are from her ‘Kids Today,’ series. For more information visit www.madebrighton.co.uk

August 29, 2016 In Uncategorized

Macrame at Tommy Hilfiger

Window displays in capital cities often vie for attention, and one of the most original displays – without being over the top – I’ve ever seen is at the Tommy Hilfiger store on London’s Regent Street.

Predominantly cream with a stripe of ‘Hilfiger’ navy and scarlet this highly effective large scale macrame hanging shows how elegant macrame can be. No wonder it is having a resurgence in

popularity. I’m in the process of finding out more about it, but if you know the artist / designer behind it let us know.

August 23, 2016 In Textile Art, Uncategorized

Paul Smith celebrates 15 years with The Rug Company

Paul Smith is synonymous with quality craftsmanship, stunning colour and pattern combinations as well as a quirky detail here and there to keep things interesting. This was why I was so excited to see his new collection for The Rug Company which celebrates their 15 year collaboration.

The six rugs and one cushion all have a geometric theme. ‘Paint Stripe,’ takes inspiration from the dripping paint technique used in contemporary abstract art, ‘Refraction Bright Runner,’ sees an interplay of lines and geometric shapes, while the ‘Zig Zag Cushion,’ is simple pattern in a subtly luxe colour scheme. Added to his previous designs that also include wall hangings, they are an elegant and fun way to bring textile art to the home.

Check out www.therugcompany.com for further information.

[Top row: Zig Zag needlepoint cushion; Paint Stripe rug ; Refraction Runner, from the new collection. Below: Birdie Blossom woven tapestry cushion and Love Too needlepoint wall hanging ]

July 11, 2016 In Textile Art

Summer exhibition

Artists at work, from left: Tracy Krumm, Susie Vickery and Sara Rockinger

Each month when I put together our online textile exhibition it amazes me the range of art that can be achieved through

the medium of textiles. In a world where you feel like you are bombarded by images on a daily basis and you have seen everything

before, textiles makes you take a step back from the madness. Whether it is admiring a technique, working out how something was

created or simply seeing an important issue portrayed through needle and thread, textile art

has an enduring appeal as Tracy Krumm, Susie Vickery and Sara Rockinger all show through their work.

June 21, 2016 In Art, Textile Art

June exhibition

Images from left: Kristina D.Aas with Cover me, Cas Holmes, Princess Royal University Hospital, Lara Hailey, Dreamer

Our new exhibition shows the diversity of contemporary textile art from three very different established artists.

Cas Holmes is often involved in community projects and her commission for the Princess Royal University Hospital was inspired by the nursing and administration staff who found old black and white images of nursing at the hospital from the early 1950s. Patients and visitors donated old fabrics and Cas used plant images and materials found in the hospital grounds making it a truly collaborative process.

Lara Hailey has also done community projects that are rich in detail including an elaborate quilt for Southwark Cathedral. She approaches each art work differently resulting in a diverse range of work. Dreamer is a simple machine embroidery that shows less can definitely be more.

Simplicity is a characteristic of Kristina D.Aas’ work too. A limited, often monochrome, colour palette illustrates the enormous depth that carefully designed digital jacquard weave can create.

June 13, 2016 In Textile Art

Patrizia Polese

Credits Clockwise from top: Ginko, 2011, iron wires and sisal; Patrizia with Kokoro, Shin and Flies, 2010, iron wires and sisal; Iris, 2016, copper wires, hemp with acrylic paint, Booknapsi, 2013, iron wires, hemp and acrylic paint.

Patrizia Polese is a textile artist based in Treviso, Northern Italy. She weaves on a vertical loom creating tapestries, sculptures and installations. Her handwoven work is “looking for a common language between all things, not only of space and time, but also between human elements, animals and plants. There is no separation between self and environment, everything is ruled by the individual perception through which everything is put together, broken up and connected again,” she explains.

Patizia has exhibited widely including Miniartextile in Venice and France, and currently as part of ‘Women in Design,’ the XXI Triennale di Milano, until 19th February 2017.

www.patriziapolese.com

June 6, 2016 In Art, Textile Art

Barbara Esser & Wolfgang Horn

Credits: Gras, Red Pins, Textile Installation and Pixel.

Barbara Esser and Wolfgang Horn are a creative duo based in Dusseldorf. They have worked together since 1993 and have exhibited throughout the world. They come from very different backgrounds, Barbara graduated as a textile designer, while Wolfgang studied architecture. Their different skill sets compliment each other to create a varied portfolio that includes smaller textile work, huge installations and clothes.

They use a wide range of materials including the humble plastic tag that is more commonly used attaching price tags to clothes. “Red Pins,” shows hundreds of red tags transforming a suit, while green versions are used in ‘Gras’.

The pair prefer not to categorise their work, and as such it keeps their boundaries firmly open and flexible. Whether they are producing Barbara’s carefully designed fabrics on her 24 shaft loom that often take over than 100 hours to weave, or creating vast installations, this successful collaboration now in its third decade promises more exciting work to come. For more information check out www.esserhorn.de

May 24, 2016 In Uncategorized

May Newsletter

Above: Art pieces by Margo Selby

The May newsletter has been sent out to subscribers. It includes tips from Margo Selby

about how to present your artwork. Sign up on our home page to subscribe.