Trio: A Textile Hub Exhibition

There is a new Exhibition on at the moment at Farfield Mill until the 11th August. The exhibition is called Trio, and shows the work of three talented textile artists from the north east. Mandy Pattullo, Jane Frazer and Ali Rhind show their work which makes use of traditional crafts, but with a contemporary twist. Below is just a selection of their work.

Many Pattullo works mainly with patch work, using old and precious fabrics to recreate new patchworked and embroidered wall hangings or collage. She will deconstruct old worn quilts and use them to make new pieces sometimes by over dying the material and by adding embroidery.

Purple Star by Mandy Pattullo (sorry about the glare reflecting on the glass)

In Tatters bu Mandy Pattullo

Mandy Pattullo - Winter Cow Parsley

Ali Rhind showed large pieces using the techniques of proggy rug making to produce quite stunning 3D sculptures, rugs and seat covers for furniture.

Citrus Chair by Ali Rhind

Totems by Ali Rhind

Detail of Totems

Blue John Cones by Ali Rhind

Jane Frazer is a multimedia textile artist and weaver, I liked the way she had used photography combined with weaving with her piece called First Impressions.

First Impressions by Jane Frazer

Detail of First Impressions

Wave by Jane Frazer

Mandy Pattullo has been artist in residence at Farfield Mill for a week, so it was really lovely to be able to talk with her about her work. It was also good to see a different selection of her work that she encouraged us to pick up and look at in more detail. I have been dipping in and out of Mandy's blog over the past couple of years so it was nice to actually meet her. If you are not aware of her work do take a look at her blog.

Mandy Pattullo - artist in residence