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Size (H x W cm) approx: 47 x 59
Not for sale E: lesliefox52@gmail.com What the artist says: Since retiring eight years ago, tapestry weaving has become an important part of my life. It is a relaxing and essential therapy for what could easily have become a lack of focus in retired life. I have a background in engineering and mathematics and readily acknowledge that I am severely challenged artistically despite having held a lifelong fascination with textiles. I am particularly interested in the political, social and cultural narratives of all textile design, woven tapestry being especially rich in this respect. For my contribution of ‘Fabric of the North’ I have chosen to focus on the material resources and technical craft skills that facilitate the production of woven tapestry to be such a powerful medium for communication. I take my inspiration for the specific images from inside the studio where I work and from the fellow weavers who mentor and encourage me. |
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Fabric of the North is at Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, Teesside TS10 5NW, from 13 October 2020 to 31 January 2021 (tbc). Opening hours are 10:00 - 16:00, Tuesday to Sunday. Contact: fabricofthenorth@icloud.com.
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