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| Dora & Carmel - Sue Stone Inspired by a memory from Ina Olohan |
Textile artist, Sue Stone has a solo exhibition, Re-Tellings, at The Ropewalk in Barton upon Humber until 20 October 2019. It's a must see show, and you still have time to pay a visit. Sue's work typically features a considerable amount of handstitching where she uses a small number of different stitches to maximum effect. This exhibition also includes her digital prints and iPad drawings too!
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| Sue Stone Textile Artist |
The exhibition is inspired by memories - not just Sue's but others' too. Members of the public were invited to take part by sharing memories of themselves and their relationships. These took the form of anecdotes and images...
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| Memories |
The common link in this selection is family & friendship...
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| They shared the knitting of the jumper - Sue Stone Inspired by a memory from Pamela Richardson |
The pictures here represent just a few of the stitched artworks on show...
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| The Girls Go To London Town - Sue Stone |
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| 6 Little Girls - Sue Stone Inspired by a memory from Tilleke Schwarz |
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| A Family's Life 1 - Sue Stone Inspired by memories from V Mackman |
In addition, there was a pictorial representation of Sue's life story in the form of a portrait for every year of her life so far...
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| 66 a self portrait (part) - Sue Stone |
My favourite picture was Dora & Carmel (see top), although it was hard to choose.
As well as the exhibition, I was also just in time to book onto one of Sue's workshops. Sue encouraged us to experiment with running stitch. With a palette of three fabric colours, we explored stitching patterns round our chosen applique shapes (and their negative counterparts) using different thread weights and different textured threads. We also looked at looping, threading and fabric manipulation. Sue had lots of samples to inspire us. Here are my samples...
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| Running stitch with applique & threading |
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| Looping |
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| Fabric manipulation |
And here's what everyone did...
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| Workshop participants' samples |
I can't wait to to get on with some more samples - thanks, Sue!
Do go and see the exhibition. The Ropewalk is a great place to visit!
I am just beyond jealous that you got to the workshop 😉😉😉 It’s a fantastic exhibition!
ReplyDeleteAlso, to anyone reading the comments - Sally is far too modest to tell you that her fabulous jewellery is on sale in the craft shop at the Ropewalk!
Thank you Heather - it is a great exhibition!
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