Coded: Decoded - Prism Exhibition 2014 at Mall Galleries

The Lutterworth Embroiderers had a day trip to the Mall Galleries to see the latest Prism exhibition, Coded: Decoded.

Their title was selected by Prism members to reflect the many ways in which textile practice secrets coded and hidden meaning and concepts. Through these artwork we invite you to unravel the meanings and seek to read the message. Where some are readily decoded, others require shared knowledge to enable understanding.  In this exhibition we bring to the public a collection of artworks that demonstrate the vitality of textile practice, offering textile artworks that extend beyond notions of the decorative and the domestic.

Each of the artists here has responded to the theme from a different starting point, which collectively offers an exhibition that repeatedly codes and decodes, demonstrating the plasticity and breadth that is textile practice.  As you make your way through the exhibition you will encounter works that reference innovation and the use of technology alongside traditional techniques and the traditions of textile practice.  Here there are deeply emotive works, hidden surprises and playful interventions.  

Here are some great photos - Thanks Jan.

Along the Silk Route

Jim Gaffney from Textile Traders gave us a talk on the collection of textiles his wife Diane had collected "Along the Silk Route".  He told us of the adventure they had and the interesting people they had met and traded with.  A slide show revealed the culture of the people and wonderful architecture which had inspired their textile designs.

Also ideas for our next holiday destination?....

 

Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp - April Meeting

‘Stitching & Story Telling’ - Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp

Ingrid is a versatile mixed media artist who believes art should tell a meaningful story to the beholder. Her work is very much based on her own personal memories and experiences combining the magical scenery and every-changing seasonal colours around her studio in Upper Dovedale. She draws a lot of inspiration from her Swedish roots and regular journeys back home. Some of her favourite techniques include collage, mono-printing and crystalline water colour enhancing the work with a luminous quality. The result is three dimensional, visual representations attempting to Thursday evening evoke thought.

An entertaining and inspirational talk.

Notty Hornblower

Here are some photos from a great event held yesterday - Notty Hornblower.

There was a variety of costumes and Notty described then so well and was able to provide details of the history of each.

It was a great event which sold out very quickly.  

In addition to a great show the event was followed by tea, coffee and cakes. The cakes were made and donated by Lutterworth members - and they were fantastic.

Thanks to all the members who assisted with making the arrangements for the day.