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The Curious World of Becky AdamsBecky Adams

02 April - 22 May 2011

A Ruthin Craft Centre & Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre Touring Exhibition

Private View 3pm Saturday 9th April 2011 

 

Mission Gallery is delighted to present this Ruthin Craft Centre & Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre Touring Exhibition by Cardiff based artist, Becky Adams.

Becky Adams is a collector of stories; they become an integral part of her life and are ingrained into the making of her work through a sophisticated use of stitch, vintage fabric and antique ephemera. The Curious World of Becky Adams explores the connections between text and textile, presenting a collection of intricate works that combine handmade paper, book binding, old photographs, vintage fabrics and antique ephemera.

This unique exhibition is inspired by, ‘stories; poetry; birds singing; old haberdashery shops; flea markets… small things, unnoticed things, things that need to be rescued’. The list is long, yet not exhaustive. There is a subtle sadness hidden beneath the layers of decoration, visible to those who care to gently peel back the layers of meaning and investigate the inner workings of this intimate artist.

Becky Adams’ work is a recollection of past experience and contemplates themes of memory, souvenir and the preservation of what could otherwise be lost.

 

Gallery Talk: 2pm Saturday 16th April 2011
Becky Adams in conversation with Hannah Kelly, Exhibitions Officer, Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre

 

Becky Adams Workshop: 10.30am – 3.30pm Monday 9th May 2011
£25 includes all materials  |  Prior booking and payment is essential

Using stitched paper, vintage fabric, sketchbook and antique ephemera Becky Adams creates intricate paper and book works. Using your own memories and sources of inspiration you will create a lotus fold book that can be used as a book, unusual purse or keepsake for a personal memory. A selection of collected materials, fabrics and vintage finds will be provided. Please bring your own source of inspiration such as a photograph, postcard, souvenir, piece of jewellery or fabric to base your book around and any of your own finds that you would like to incorporate.

 

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