A multi-layered textile artwork based on the accounts of Bradford millworkers, including the voices of the many migrant workers who came to work in the mills. Layering Cultures focuses on the clothing worn in the mills from the 1970’s onwards, referencing photographs of a cross-section of millworkers and bringing together a mix of cultures through …
A large-scale woven and printed cloth, made in Bradford and inspired by site visits to lost textile mills. Drawing on a deep respect for the skill, experience and dexterous hands of textile workers, the cloth combines motifs from mill buildings and archive imagery. An important part of the project is bringing the cloth to the …
The Shipley-based People Powered Press presents a collection of murals co-created with community groups from across the district of Bradford. Inspired by poetry created by participants, hand-printed on the largest letterpress printing press of its kind in the world, and pasted up using traditional methods, they represent the Press’ aim to “amplify local voices and …
We are delighted to announce that this exhibition will take place at the 2024 Saltaire Arts Trail, having been postponed in 2023. —————————————— The loom has been central to storytelling for centuries, although usually political and religious propaganda hanging from the walls of castles and cathedrals. Chrissie Freeth’s work continues this tradition but transforms small …
Jess Davids is a designer-maker specialising in glassblowing. Fuelled by her wanderlust for the natural world, Jess weaves her inspirations into enchanting creations. Taken by the beauty of light, Jess embraces the transparent nature of glass. Each creation becomes a vibrant interplay of reflections. Driven by a commitment to sustainability, Jess conscientiously acknowledges the environmental …