Author: Out of The Fold
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Reflections on ArtConTex by Nicola Whayman
Nicola talks about the experience of exhibiting and giving a talk about nature’s influence and the role of natural dyes in her work. The exhibition was at The Minories, organised by ArtContex.
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India’s inspiring women improving the world through stitch by Mary McIntosh
Mary McIntosh writes of her experiences of leading workshops and exploring the history of Indian embroidery. With her group she is visiting inspiring women who are supporting their communities through stitch, such as Kantha and Sujani.
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Knowing your Space by Mary McIntosh
Exhibition of work ‘Reflections’ at The Minories in Colchester with ArtContex
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Garden by Phillip Rees
Phillip’s inspiration for our two exhibitions came from his observations of reflections of plants on a Christmas decoration. He will be exhibiting in September at The Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds and in October with ArtContex at The Minories in Colchester.
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Finding Tranquility by Sarah Boardman
Sarah describes the thought processes behind her textile pieces as a reflection of internal feelings. These will be exhibited at The Guildhall in Bury in September and with ArtContex at The Minories in October,
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Looking Beyond by Nicola Whayman
Nicola’s reflects on her work for the exhibitions entitled “Reflections” and the influences from her trip to China. Her work uses natural dyes, fibres and recycled items.
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Weeping Willows by Jenny Lam
Jenny explains the inspiration and processes behind her textile art piece “Weeping Willows” which will be exhibited with the group at The Guildhall Bury St Edmunds in September and The Minories with ArtContex in October 2025
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The Mirror Crack’d by Mary McIntosh
Mary McIntosh writes about her exhibition piece “The Mirror Crack’d” based on the poem The Lady of Shallott. You can see this at The Guildhall Bury St Edmunds from 23rd – 28th September and The Minories with ArtContex 2nd – 5th October 2025
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Moontide by Beverley Youngman
Beverley Youngman describes her inspiration behind her weaved textile called “Moontide” which will be exhibited at the Guidlhall Bury St Edmunds in September and with ArtContex at The Minories in October 2025
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Gulumada Manamarra by Frances Overy
Frances Overy describes the Australian influences for her piece “Gulumada Manamarra” which will be exhibited at the Guildhall Bury St Edmunds in September and The Minories with ArtContex in October 2025
