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September 22, 2022 In Art, Textile Art

100 Days of Amazing Textile Art

  

 

 

The annual showcase of global textile artists has started on Textile Curator’s Instagram and Facebook.

 

This is who has been featured in week one:

Spanish artist using a variety of techniques Julia Martin Gonzalez Instagram @Julia.m_martin

British artist whose practise focuses on conceptual textiles Shelly Goldsmith. Instagram @shellytippingoldsmith

Swedish weaver Terese Molin. Instagram @teresemolin

British artist Maria Wigley who uses hand and machine stitch on silk painting. Instagram @mariawigley

American embroiderer Courtney Cox. Instagram @courtneycoxart

American artist Shelley Gardner who creates textile sculptures from reclaimed denim. Instagram @shelleygardnerartwork

 

May 16, 2022 In Art, Textile Art

Heallreaf 4 exhibition

Clockwise from top left: Whispering Tales by Jilly Edwards, Georgia by Trish Graham, Constellation by Hanna Zabudska.ㅇ+ ㅁ + ㅣby Soon Yul Kang.

 

Heallreaf is an old English word meaning ‘a tapestry hung in a public place.’ I was lucky enough to be a juror for Heallreaf 4. The tapestry exhibition aims to promote excellence in this handwoven medium and I had the pleasure of looking at tapestries large and small, figurative and abstract. The exhibition will travel to three venues in the UK and features 37 artists from 11 countries. I’ll share the winner with you next week but in the meantime here are the dates. Whether you are a weaver, an art student or would simply like to see the complexity and textures of this beautiful art form, it is well worth a visit.

 

Farfields Mill, Sedbergh. 19th May – 6th July 2022.
Oxmarket, Chichester. 13th – 24th September 2022.
RBSA, Birmingham. 1st – 12th November 2022.
For more information visit https://www.heallreaf.com

February 28, 2022 In Art, Textile Art

First solo show for Mulyana in New York

                       

 

Installation images from Mulyana: Fragile Ecologies as exhibited in Sapar Contemporary gallery, New York.

 

Indonesian artist Mulyana creates dynamic installations using crochet and knit, and his first solo show is currently exhibiting in New York. The exhibition is named after his reoccurring theme examining fragile ecologies. Curator John Silvis highlights that the work can be viewed on two levels. “On a macro level, Mulyana’s profound concern for the eroding environment and our collective lack of care for the natural world, parallels the importance of self-care on a micro level.”

From the vibrant colours reflected in living coral, to desolate grey which is so prevalent in our oceans. Mulyana’s work gives a pause for thought, and makes the viewer appreciate what we have and the desolation of what the planet could be left with.

 

Mulyana: Fragile Ecologies is exhibiting until March 4, 2022 at Sapar Contemporary, 9 N Moore Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10013

To read our interview with Mulyana visit here

 

February 21, 2022 In Art, Textile Art

Textile Artists at Collect 2022

                  

 

Jacqueline James and Amélie Crepy The Alchemy of Blue detail part of Collect Open

Christian Ovonlen Botanical Silk Group 

Cecilia Charlton Dawn of a New Day, Yellow and Purple

Laura Thomas Captured Space detail. Photo by Diana Oliveira. Part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Valerie Wartelle A Rainy Walk. Photo by Mark Radcliffe Photography. Part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Line Nilsen weaving part of Collect Open

 

Collect is one of the best international fairs for contemporary craft and design and a haven for textile art. Now in its 18th year it is being held in London later this week at the beautiful location of Somerset House as well as virtually.

Organised by the UK Craft Council, galleries representing artists from around the world are carefully chosen by a panel making the standard incredibly high. It also features Collect Open a platform for ‘pioneering craft installations,’ by 12 emerging artists.

A wide range of craft disciplines and materials are included from glass to lacquerware. Although naturally it’s the textile artists that I’m interested in. Here is a small selection of what to expect.

 

Private Viewing is by invite and ticket only on Thursday 24th February.
Public Opening is Friday 25th – Sunday 27th February.

Tickets are available at https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect-art-fair