More 62 Group textiles

Here are a few more pieces from the current exhibition of textiles by The 62 Group, in Salts Mill's Roofspace. 

The image below is part of one of four large panels by Jane McKeating, called 'Flight Path'. In her own words: 'This work explores the layers of a community, connecting the creative activities in Jane's studio to those beyond the window. In a corner of the world, far beneath flight BX235, a lady makes a map, inspiring her to print 150 images onto 5 metres of weird rollerblind material. Gazing through the window she sees the children embrace the space, making playful marks and making shapes so they become her lacy border.'

Paddy Killer's artwork of a panel and a chair, 'Consequences of Mary Swift' is in honour of her grandmother, who taught her to sew. In her teens, Mary worked in a mill in Halifax, then became a professional needlewoman, and later a housekeeper. 

This bright rug, 'Augustus the Cat' by Wera, reminded me of the 'rag rugs' that used to be in most of our homes. It's a punch needlework that she created when contemplating moving in with her partner and the cat 'who will destroy everything and ultimately cost them the rent deposit'. Originally meant to be used functionally to insulate and reduce heating bills, ironically the rug 'could not be used this way due to the very creature it portrays'. 

Woo-Jin-Joo's piece, 'Moment That She Vanishes', is an experiment with quilting as a new way of making beyond the usual domains of sculptural forms and embroidery the artist is familiar with. Mixing random patterns and materials, she explores how cultural heritages assimilate and amalgamate. 

This fragment by Audrey Walker reminded me of our local moorlands or the herbaceous borders at Harlow Carr.  It was in the tactile area where there were pieces you could touch, whilst being encouraged, understandably, NOT to touch the main displays.