I made a second visit to the major exhibition in Salts Mill by Ann Hamilton: 'We Will Sing', part of the Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 events. (See my posts of May 9-11 to read more about it.) It was just as impactful the second time; in fact I'll probably go back again, as each time I experience something a little differently. Photographically, it is the sumptuous wool and satin cloaks that most appeal to me, their colours and folds, light and shadow providing a feast for the eyes.
It seemed to me that they looked rather changed from my first visit, perhaps less carefully arranged. (My initial visit was on one of the first days it was open and, I gather, Ann Hamilton was still on site.) I mentioned the change to one of the stewards and she said that they'd had to stop a group of people trying the cloaks on! I am astonished that someone would do that. Anyway, the artist's careful draping seems to have been somewhat diminished, unfortunately, but it's billed as an interactive artwork so maybe that's a price she's willing to pay.
So gorgeous! I've always wanted a cloak and the nerve and opportunity to wear one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics all! Too funnny about people wanting to try them on, after all, that's very interactive!
ReplyDeleteThey looks so elegant.
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