It absolutely tipped it down with rain all day today. Those rather dreary backgrounds I made yesterday, each one about the size of a large postage stamp, were exactly right...
We went to Guildford cathedral this morning to see the 'Threads - through the Cross' exhibition. It's a series of 14 large, huge, panels, created using appliqué silk fabrics and depicting the life of Jesus from his birth, through his death, to the day of Pentecost.
The artist is Jacquie Parkinson; you can find out more here. Several of my friends have seen the 'Threads - through Creation' exhibition that toured the country several years ago, so I was pleased to have the opportunity to see it for myself. But - this is a different exhibition by the same artist! She has a third series, on the book of Revelation and I think they could be combined in the future.
Each panel, as well as depicting a scene, also incorporates a small frame with a different bird, relevant to the scene. For example, bottom left, there is a magpie - 'one for sorrow'.
I would have liked to have spent longer... we won't be able to go back as sadly it closes on Sunday.
What amazing colourful and clever stitching. So much work.
ReplyDeleteThe panels were stunning. If a Threads exhibition comes near you, it's well worth making the trip.
DeleteThe trees look amazing on that wonderful background. They're so perfectly chosen and wonderfully wintery.
ReplyDeleteThat exhibition looks amazing and it's a shame that you won't be able to go back. Fingers crossed that there's another tour soon.
I'm always surprised at how effective the little doodly sketches are.
DeleteThe exhibition will stay with me for a long time.
We had Threads through Creation in Truro Cathedral this year. What an insired arist she is,
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to stay longer, but it was all a bit hectic with the children's activities. My fault, we should have gone last week!
DeleteI saw Threads Through Revelation . So brilliant. A really gifted lady.
ReplyDeleteYes, she is wonderful.
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