We then extended the project to artists from other countries in the belief that textile art lends itself to the use of locally found and reclaimed materials and local skills, and that any similarities or differences in the approach to working with textiles would show in the final work.
The form this project has taken is a partnership between groups of artists from different countries. The groups are self formed, self directed and self governed, regardless of previous experience; the only requirement being that artists work as a group on a single textile map, 1.5m x 1.5m in size, using the style and method of their choice.
The ‘Where I Live’ project is community oriented, not for profit, and mainly self financed; aiming to provide opportunities for artists to work together through co-operation and enabling them to enhance their practice by collaborating with a peer group whilst developing new ideas and techniques, and to get to know artists from other countries.
To date, 18 artists from 4 countries have contributed to this project; which is open to other artists and countries to join in the future.
Our Inspiration
Montenegro
Kulturno - informativni centar "Budo Tomović", Podgorica
Croatia
UK
http://www.festivaloffirsts.com/
St Lukes Church, Hoylake
www.stlukeshoylake.com
www.independentsbiennial.org