'T' IS FOR TEXTILES

Ruins 9: Cottonopolis Revisited

I am very excited to announce that I will be one of the featured artists at the upcoming ‘T’ IS FOR TEXTILES exhibition at the Rheged Centre in Penrith. Running from 27th March until 28th June the exhibition showcases the best in contemporary textile art across North England and Scotland. It features work from across a diverse range of styles and techniques and also touches on the textile heritage of the North.

The curator has selected three of my Ruins quilts that were inspired by the cotton industry in Salford and Manchester. I am delighted that these large pieces are going to be seen by so many people in what is a fabulous gallery space. As well as Ruins 9: Cottonopolis Revisited the exhibition will include Ruins 10: Salford Mills and Ruins 11: Bridgewater.

The Rheged Centre is more than just a fabulous gallery - it is a cinema, a theatre and has lovely shops and places to eat so is worth a visit. It opens from 9am to 5pm each day and admission to the gallery is free.