Last weekend I managed to catch the Spectra Textiles group exhibition held at the Denbies wine estate , nr Dorking in Surrey.
Held in the mezzanine level of a busy hallway the exhibition was well layed out and allowed plenty or room to walk around in good lighting to enjoy the textile artworks.
For me one particular artist stood out, her name is Jane Hayward. She exhibited a variety of different artworks showing an interesting diversity of embroidery and fabric manipulation skills, very inspiring.
Below a few samples of her artworks that caught my eye.
Illuminated Letter A Artwork by Jane Hayward Textile artwork by Jane Hayward
" And there was light" - Textiles Artwork by Jane Hayward
Mixed Media with Machine Embroidery
Mixed Media with Machine Embroidery
I particularly was intriqued by the use of what seems to be burned felt with acrylic painting to create these illuminated lettering styles. I like the textured markmaking against the soft stitched outline with doesnt take away from the lettering effect but serves to emphasise it.
Interesting inspiration for my lettering module to note for the future.
I am not sure I Quite like this embellished lettering as much , somehow to me the overlayed embroidery takes away from the actual letter, but then again that might be just what the artist intended.
"My Home Town" - Textile Artwork by Jane Hayward
Kunin Felt, acrylic and machine embroidery
On a different subject matter , a simple boat byt the beach scene, but using a similar felt manipulation technique, this artwork was really innovative to me. Simple outlines and a spotlight of red colour only, yet the textural effect held the whole work together beautifully. I also liked the interesting composition , using this angle a walker by would experience. Below a closeup fo the felt textures.
Denbies Wine Estate - Spectra Textiles Exhibition
ACLFieldlog Textiles - Studies- visit to Spectra Textile Artists Exhibition at Denbies
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