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Size (H x W cm) approx: 90 x 66
Not for sale E: fabricofthenorth@icloud.com Materials: Cotton warp and children’s stash of yarn varieties What the artist says: Sponsored by Weaversbazaar, Humankind Charity and the Refugee Council, this piece is the combined effort of around 30 young people from two groups who discussed and designed separately then wove collaboratively. "This tapestry is about our lives, what we love and places that are local to us. We drew flowers, music, kites, the sea and beautiful things like the snow falling behind the castle because they are important to us. We have shown the weather; sunshine, rain and wind. We added buildings near where we live, gardens and the seaside, colours we like and hearts for our family." In a fast-paced, instant world the slow tapestry process is a challenging one - however, many children asked for longer or second turns. A collaborative project like this is not just about the images or the final product; it is about the small conversations, trying new things, thinking about the familiar in new ways and of course friendships. See this cutting-off video clip. Notes by Jane Riley, artist and children’s weaving mentor. |
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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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