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Size (H x W cm) approx: 37 x 37
For sale: £250 E: anthonyward361@btinternet.com Materials: The weave is traditional with thirteen ends to the inch, and the weft is of wool (itself a Northern product) on a cotton warp. What the artist says: On considering the exhibition theme, “Fabric of the North”, the mining industry came to mind, as it not only created wealth, but helped shape the landscape and architecture of many villages. I wanted to pay homage to the industry and its lasting heritage, showing miners both at work and during their leisure time, when whippet racing played a big part, often making more money for an owner than their mining wage. In my design I have chosen to simplify the figures and backgrounds and to use the same colouring for the man and the dogs to create more of a visual impact. |
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Fabric of the North is at Cromford Mills, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3RQ, from 7 to 23 May 2020 (preview 6 May). It then moves to Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, Teesside TS10 5NW, from 3 to 30 October 2020. Contact: fabricofthenorth@icloud.com.
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