The Textile Study Group

DIS/rupt

29 April 2017 – 28 July 2018

"DIS/rupt," curated by Dr. Melanie Miller, resulted from a series of workshops and discussions between the members of the TSG and artists Professor Lesley Millar and Caroline Bartlett. Melanie Miller observed that disruption affects everyone on various levels: “The only certainty now seems to be uncertainty. Life is full of disruption on personal, political, local and global scales. Whilst the effects of disruption can be problematic, disruption can have a positive outcome: it can force change, it can lead to greater understanding as well as previously un-thought of opportunities.” 

The group explored themes such as global conflict, climate change, domestic conflict, and disruption within traditional fabric-making processes.

Exhibiting Artists

Bobby Britnell, Sarah Burgess, Penny Burnfield, Rose Campbell, Jean Draper, Jan Evans, Alice Fox, Kay Greenlees, Gwen Hedley, Ruth Issett, Alison King, Sian Martin, Jan Miller, Sheila Mortlock, Shelley Rhodes, Julie Saunders, Mary Sleigh, Julia Triston, Dorothy Tucker, Ann Wheeler.

The exhibition catalogue is available from the TSG’s online shop.

Venues

Past

29 April – 28 May 2017

Museum in the Park and Landsdown Hall, Stroud

2 December 2017 – 24 February 2018

Gallery Oldham, Manchester

21 April – 28 May 2018

Minerva Arts Centre Gallery, Llanidloes

9 – 28 July 2018

Tweeddale Museum & Art Gallery, Peebles



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