Knitting Exhibitions Knit 2 Together: Concepts in Knitting 10 December 2005 - 18 February 2006 Oriel Davies Gallery, The Park, Newtown, Powys SY16 2NZ Click here to find out more about Oriel Davies Gallery The domestic craft of knitting is back in vogue. In Knit 2 Together, the Crafts Council taps into this contemporary revival with a snapshot of how contemporary knitting is used as a medium for art practice. With exhibits ranging from knitted sex adverts and subversive toys to giant cobwebs and knitted interiors, Knit 2 Together proves that there is more to knitting than just sticks and string. Knit 2 Together highlights the work of 15 international artists who are pushing perceived boundaries within knitting, and features a range of innovative and experimental work created with both new and traditional techniques. By exploring areas of tradition and history, process, skill, materiality, individuality and future technologies, Knit 2 Together celebrates the creative potential and contemporary appeal of this craft tradition. The visitor will experience work ranging from the lyrical to the eccentric. Exploring the process involved in knitting, Freddie Robins has developed a wall-based work that focuses on the element of chance whereas Celia Pym’s knitted timeline represents her travels round Japan. Highlighting the skill of the medium are Ruth Lee’s lacy, ephemeral ‘Spirit dresses’ and Susie McMurray’s 3D hangings that have been French-knitted from human hair.
In recognition of the obsessive side of knitting and the current fashion for knitting groups is the collaborative work of Françoise Dupré and the guerrilla knitting of the Cast Off knitting club. Equally quirky are Donna Wilson’s rebellious creatures and Kelly Jenkins' edgy wall pieces based on adverts and cards from the sex industry.
The skill of knitting is one that is passed down through generations. In an interactive area of Knit 2 Together, the Crafts Council will encourage visitors to share their first memories of knitting, enabling them to fully engage with the work on show in this major exhibition. Knit 2 Together will be opened by artist and co-curator Freddie Robins and Rachael Matthews. Knit2 Together is the Crafts Council’s first knitting exhibition since 1986 and will tour the UK from July 2005 Touring
dates and venues for Knit2Together: Knit2Together on Today Programme BBC Radio 4 Click here for more information Other Knitting Exhibitions
The Dangers of Sewing and Knitting, Deirdre Nelson Centre for Knitting and Crochet, Holmfirth: The 1920's - and some other jazz" The Met Lancashire 'Text Festival ' 3rd June-30th July. Jacqueline Wylie, text artist, exhibits 'solid poetry that has the appearance of knitting' Knit
One, Build One at The Here Gallery, 108
Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RU: Saturday 11th -
Sunday 26th June 2005, 12.30 - 6.30 pm A group exhibition
of contemporary knitted and crocheted sculptures
inspired by architecture. From entire buildings
constructed in wool to tiny crocheted details, this
imaginative exhibition explores how we interact with
the buildings around us to give a new and unusual
insight into the diverse world of architecture. During
the run of the exhibition, members of the public
will have the opportunity to join in the fun by helping
to knit a house. Needles and wool will be provided. |
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