Meeting Textile Artist Susan Shafrir at her exhibition in Chichester.

14th May 2018

Yesterday I went to see an exhibition in Chichester by Susan Shafrir on the theme Bioethics.....

... Susan, an online textile artist friend, had been commissioned by UNESCO to produce textiles on the theme Bioethics for an exhibition at their next congress meeting in Jerusalem.....

....she explained to me that she was given the theme then had to research material she could use as a base for her mixed media textiles which would provoke discussion and debate....

......the red script are the questions Susan asked herself as she was working......

....these photos do not do her work justice, so much wonderful detail in the stitch, both hand and machine embroidery and also the choice of fabrics, a very talented lady!

So glad I went to this exhibition, very thought provoking.....

Two week catch up....

6th May 2018

The last 2 weeks have been spent home sitting for these two lovely pets....

....unfortunately the first week was 'back to winter' weather wise and I didn't have my boots and thick waterproof coat with me!!!

The last week was much better and I enjoyed many walks along the  Thames river bank.....

....some amazing house boats....

.....Hampton Court....

....rowers being trained....

....a lot of activity on Sunday morning....

....even 2 people swimming!

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The blossom has been been really beautiful....

.....this lilac had the most wonderful scent...

.....and shades....

....these fabulous tulips were in a pot in the garden of the house where I was staying, so very pretty!

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I started this piece in Cornwall, layered silk and organza on a calico backing....

....I didn't have anything in mind, just played and machine stitched...

...the finished piece, free machining on top based on the printing blocks I designed in Cornwall. I will certainly use this abstract fabric background again also a great way of using fabric off cuts!

I started this for a very special little girl who will be 2 in June!

Still a lot of stitching to do!