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Featured in Selvedge Magazine
I am delighted that my work will be featured in the January issue of Selvedge magazine.
A detail of my work From Grimsby to Greenpoint & Beyond is part of the article Text-ile Messaging by Doctor Nicola Donovan.
The magazine is due to be published on December 14th.
Buy your copy here
If you’d rather see it ‘in the flesh’ then head off to Sleaford for the 62 Group Ctrl/Shift exhibition where it will be shown in the main gallery at the National Centre for Craft & Design from 2 February to 22 April 2019.
Inspired by a visit to Greenpoint, Brooklyn the emphasis in this piece shifts slightly away from people, and towards place and contains a multitude of references from a specific place, New York and a specific time period 21/12/16 to 3/01/17.
A new approach and a move away from control in the design process meant the work evolved and had several incarnations during the making process rather than being pre-planned.
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A Flavour of Vancouver
In September I had a fantastic trip to Vancouver, Canada to teach at and give a talk at the wonderful place that is Maiwa School of Textiles.
These images give just a flavour of the trip.
Read about Maiwa and if you get the opportunity go and see for yourself.
Maiwa Loft
Maiwa Loft
Maiwa Loft
A Focus on Faces – 2 day workshop.
Work by my brilliant students at Maiwa School of Textiles, Vancouver
Work by a student at Maiwa
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
3 Day Workshop – Every Picture Tells a Story.
All work by my fantastic students at Maiwa School of Textiles, Vancouver
work by a student at Maiwa
work by a student at Maiwa
work by a student at Maiwa
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
Work by a student at Maiwa, Canada
A trip to the Museum of Anthropology, at University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Museum of Anthropology UBC
English Bay day and night
English Bay, Vancouver
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Retrospective • an archive of work from 2018
Self Portrait with Bear and Masks
Inspired by a visit to the Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver.
Size 18.5 x 19.5 cms
hand and machine stitch with appliqué
From Grimsby to Greenpoint & Beyond
From Grimsby to Greenpoint & Beyond • photo by Yeshen Venema
Materials :Linen and recycled clothing fabrics,cotton threads, InkTense pencils,acrylic paint
Techniques: Hand and machine stitch.appliqué, piecing, drawing, painting
A visit to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York sparked the idea for this work in which the emphasis shifts slightly away from people, and towards place, a specific place, New York and a snapshot of a specific time period 21/12/16 to 3/01/17. Another small shift is in the use of materials, black thread was used abundantly in this piece this is a new departure as was the use of Derwent InkTense pencils to draw and colour the background fabric.
A new approach, an attempt to capture a new energy in the work and a move away from control in the design process meant the work evolved and has had several incarnations during the making process rather than being pre-planned.
There are a multitude of references in this work; to the atmosphere and fast pace of New York City to the areas and places visited and to great beer, coffee and food consumed. Also referenced are a selection of the many street artists in Greenpoint and Bushwick including Faille, a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration between Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller and there’s tribute paid to particular artworks, ‘Jawbone of an Ass’ by Jean-Michel Basquiat and ‘The Mermaid’ a sculpture by Liz Craft at the Whitney Museum of American Art in Manhattan.
Studies for Collected Memories
Virginia and her Mum
Beryl’s Gran and her Friends 2018 Study for Collected Memories Hand/machine stitch with paint.
Randi and Mr Bunny 2018 for Collected memories Hand/machine stitch with appliqué .
Carmel and Dora 2018 for Collected Memories Hand/machine stitch with paint.
Study for 6 Little Girls 2018 for Collected Memories machine/hand stitch, ink pencils and paint.
New Handling Samples 2018
Handling sample
Handling sample
Handling sample
Handling sample
Handling sample
Handling sample
Handling sample
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6th Riga International Textile and Fibre Art Triennial Tradition and Innovation on the theme: Identity!
In 2018 Latvia will celebrate the centenary anniversary of the Republic of Latvia and the Triennial will be part of the festivity cultural programme. I am delighted, and as usual very relieved when I send my artwork abroad, to say that my work I Am Me has arrived in Riga for the 6th Riga International Textile and Fibre Art Triennial Tradition and Innovation on the theme: Identity! I Am Me is one of 85 artworks from 28 countries chosen for the exhibition from 218 applications.
The exhibition opens on 6 June 2018 at 4 p.m at the Arsenāls Exhibition Hall, Riga (Torņa St. 1) and will run until September 9, 2018.
I Am Me – Artist’s Statement
Individuality, distinctiveness, uniqueness form our identity; who or what we are. Visual decoration or types of clothing may suggest class, culture, creed, religion or ethnicity. The outer shell and its various wrappings; skin, clothing, accessories, may alter and transform my appearance as they change.
This work, made up of 12 self-portraits, is inspired by the humankind’s urge to categorise. Whoever you think you see in these images the person portrayed remains the same throughout. It is me and the viewer is asked to form their own opinion of who I really am.
I Am Me – Tattoos
I Am Me – Hilda
I Am Me – Turban 2
I Am Me – punk
I Am Me 4
I Am Me 6
I Am Me 9
I Am Me – Iris
I Am Me 12
I Am Me 1
I Am Me 7
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A Residential Workshop at Chateau Dumas with Sue Stone
Sue Stone – Personal Narratives and Creative Characters
4 – 11 August 2018
In August I am delighted to be teaching a workshop at Chateau Dumas in SW France in conjunction with Selvedge . Booking is open now
In this residential workshop I will introduce you to the many ways of working figuratively. We will look at a series of different artists and the various methods they use to depict the human figure from the substantial and serious to the light-hearted and whimsical.
During the week we will create some characters, and make some small studies using figurative and narrative elements and look at ways to incorporate your own narratives and memories using images and text.
I will guide you through quick & easy ways to get started and share the simple processes I use myself. There will be a focus on hand stitch, layering and appliqué with an option to add machine stitch if you wish.
I will advise you on how to use your own drawings, photographs or vintage illustrations to convey ideas, thoughts and memories. You’ll quickly gain the confidence to stamp your own personality on your work.
Fate – photo by Sue Stone
Detail of From Grimsby to Greenpoint & Beyond – photo Yeshen Venema
Detail of I Am Me – photo Sue Stone
Detail Family Tree – photo Sue Stone
Detail of From Grimsby to Greenpoint & Beyond – photo Yeshen Venema
Detail Family tree – photo Sue Stone
We will take a break from the course mid-week to enjoy a day of dyeing with the original blue dye from the woad plant, grown in the Toulouse area since medieval times. You can bring things to dye from home, pick items up at local markets or buy natural fabric from Chateau Dumas.
During the week there is also a visit to the nearby atmospheric Sunday morning food and craft market in St Antonin-Noble-Val, the medieval town where the films Charlotte Gray and The Hundred Foot Journey were filmed.
The workshop is suitable for all abilities. For those who are worried about their drawing ability I will provide some simple black & white guides and some vintage illustrations as a base from which to work and a collection of my own handling samples to inspire you. By the end of the workshop you will have new ideas with which to work and the necessary skills to develop your own work further.
About the Chateau
Chateau Dumas
Every year, Selvedge hosts several all-inclusive residential craft workshops at Chateau Dumas, a private estate with 18th century interiors, a large pool and glorious panoramic views – set amongst rolling hills in peaceful, scenic countryside less than an hour north of Toulouse international airport. Owned and run by Lizzie Hulme the Chateau is a place you can relax, unwind and be truly creative in.
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From Grimsby to Greenpoint and Beyond
‘From Grimsby to Greenpoint and Beyond’ has been selected for the 62 Group exhibition ‘Ctrl/Shift’ which will open at MAC, Birmingham on 21 July and runs until 9 September. The piece is made up of 9 sections measures 175 x 123 cms when assembled.
Materials :Linen/recycled clothing fabrics,cotton threads, InkTense pencils,acrylic paint
Techniques: Hand and machine stitch.appliqué, piecing, drawing, painting
Details of ‘From Grimsby to Greenpoint & Beyond’ photos by Yeshen Venema
A visit to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York sparked the idea for this work in which the emphasis shifts slightly away from people, and towards place, a specific place, New York and a snapshot of a specific time period 21/12/16 to 3/01/17. Another small shift is in the use of materials, black thread was used abundantly in this piece this is a new departure as was the use of Derwent InkTense pencils to draw and colour the background fabric.
A new approach, an attempt to capture a new energy in the work and a move away from control in the design process meant the work evolved and has had several incarnations during the making process rather than being pre-planned.
There are a multitude of references in this work; to the atmosphere and fast pace of New York City to the areas and places visited and to great beer, coffee and food consumed. Also referenced are a selection of the many street artists in Greenpoint and Bushwick including Faille, a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration between Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller and there’s tribute paid to particular artworks, ‘Jawbone of an Ass’ by Jean-Michel Basquiat and ‘The Mermaid’ a sculpture by Liz Craft at the Whitney Museum of American Art in Manhattan.
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Earlier this year I had a solo exhibition at Owen James Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Below is a selection of work from my ‘Displaced’ exhibition which is currently for sale through the Owen James Gallery
To enquire about any of this work please contact : Owen Houhoulis
The Boys go to London Town 2014
Faith 2017
Hope 2017
Fate 2017
Study 7 for Remember Me ?
When will this Ever End?
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People • What are they like?
You can see the works below in an exhibition I am taking part in at Deda, Derby which is curated by David Manley. 2 November 2017 to 2 January 2018.
Deda Derby People exhibition
The Girls go to London Town 2014
Portrait of a Grimsby Girl 2014
Portrait of a Lincolnshire Lad 2015
The Unknown Statistic 2014
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Self-Portrait Workshop in Cork
Last week I gave a talk and taught a 2 Day self-portrait workshop in Cork for Cork Textiles network. They are a talented and diverse group spanning many different textile disciplines. Here you can see a selection of the work produced at the workshop. The finished portraits will be shown at the Knitting & Stitching shows next year (2018) on the Cork Textiles Network stand and I’m itching to see the final results. All portraits will be A3 in size.
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by member of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Sue Stone 2 Day Self Portrait workshop at Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
Work in progress by members of the Cork Textiles Network. See the finished portraits at the Knitting & Stitching shows 2018
