Wild Yarn and Narrative Textiles Exhibit at The Batsford Gallery
Explore the artworks of Narrative Textiles by Ailsh Henderson and Wild Yarn by Imogen Bright Moon, in two new exhibitions featuring at The Batsford Gallery this autumn.
Narrative Textiles by Ailsh Henderson
Narrative Textiles is an exploration of memory, sentiment and the stains of life. In works of mixed media, stitch and cloth, the artist documents her own personal narrative, its encounters and experiences interwoven within it.
Narrative Textiles the book. showcases these works in finer detail and encourages readers to draw on their own personal memorabilia and to uncover their own unique stories, as told through cloth.
WHEN
The exhibition will be showing from Thursday 10 October – Sunday 20 October.
The will be a workshop taught by the artist on Saturday 12 October.
Find out more about this exhibition here.
Wild Yarn by Imogen Bright Moon
Wild Yarn by Imogen Bright Moon is a showcase of the artist’s intricately woven textile works, which she blends herself. Imogen’s pieces reflect her British Romani heritage and they seek to engage with dialogues on the importance of using sustainable and ethical materials alongside working seasonally.
Wild Yarn the book, archives Imogen’s work and encourages readers to create their own textures and artisanal yarn. It features beautiful photography exploring the inner workings of Imogen’s studio space along with the details of her textile works.
WHEN
The Exhibition will be showing from Friday 25 October – Saturday 2 November.
On Saturday 2 November, the artist will be working in the gallery space from 12pm, there will be an author talk from 2–4pm and finnisage from 5–7pm.
Find out more about this exhibition here.
Head over to The Batsford Gallery to find out more about these exhibitions. Wild Yarn by Imogen Bright Moon is available to purchase now, Narrative Textiles by Ailish Henderson is publishing on 10 October and is available to pre-order.
Artwork by Ailsh Henderson and Imogen Bright Moon.
