Stitch by Stitch 2023

Fragments & Sylko Addict - Collections Exhibition - hand embroidered art

I’ve checked my records and realised I’ve yet to share with you some of the images from the brilliant Stitch by Stitch 2023 exhibition.

Stitch by Stitch 2023
Stitch by Stitch 2023

Stitch by Stitch Textile Collective’ – “An exhibition for established and emerging textile artists working with stitch, fabric and mixed media” – held at the Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AD; Saturday 1st July – Saturday 19th August 2023.

features artwork by Marian Jazmik
Features artwork by Marian Jazmik

Following an invitation from curators Suzette Smart and Alison Holt, Sylko Addict was selected to be part of this prestigious exhibition.

Sylko Addict in Stitch by Stitch 2023
Sylko Addict in Stitch by Stitch 2023

The exhibition included art from many high profile UK textile artists including Jan Beaney, Jean Littlejohn, Christine Kelly of Gentlework, Vivienne Beaumont, Emily Tull, Fiona Gill plus many more. An online gallery of the artworks is available here.

Meet the Artists: Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont

On the 15th July 2023, Vivienne and I took part in a Meet the Artist event at the exhibition.

Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont
Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont – image courtesy Suzette Smart

It was a perfect space to meet and chat to visitors and to share our creative journeys with them. Most of the visitors were embroiderers who asked questions about our process and our choices of materials.

Meet the artists - Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont
Meet the artists – Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont

Embroidery Magazine – July / August 2023

I’m delighted that there is an article about the exhibition in Embroidery Magazine – July / August 2023. This wonderful article is written by textile artist Ailish Henderson and shares several pieces selected for exhibition – including Sylko Addict.

Embroidery Magazine
Embroidery Magazine – July / August 2023
Sylko Addict in Embroidery Magazine
Sylko Addict in Embroidery Magazine

The article also shares work by textile artists Suzette Smart, Jane Sanders, Alison Holt and Pauline Kiernan.

Thank you to Allish Henderson for your kind words
Thank you to Ailish Henderson for your kind words

Thank you to Ailish Henderson for your kind words about my work.

Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2023

Part 1 - detail

I’m pleased to announce that Summer 2022 Part 1 & 2 have been selected for the Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2023.

The selection panel included Clare Alton-Fletcher (Chief Executive at West Yorkshire Print Workshop), Jane Kay (Creative Director at The Gallery at Sunny Bank Mills), Martyn Lucas (Artist and Curator at Turnpike Gallery) and Joanne Tinker (Artist and Gallerist at Tinker Gallery).

Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition
Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition

The exhibition on the theme of ‘Take Time’, takes place at Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 9DT,  and is open Sat 16th Sept – Sun 15th Oct (open to the public on weekends)

Selected artists for the exhibition
Selected artists for the exhibition

Over 400 artworks were submitted by 200 artists. 

Summer 22 Part 1 - part of Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2023
Summer 22 Part 1 – part of Ilkley Arts Open Exhibition 2023

Each artwork is 21 x 21 cm. Hand embroidered, hand stitched. Vintage Sylko thread, cotton cloth. 

Summer 22 Part 2
Summer 22 Part 2

Thank you to Ilkley Arts for selecting my art in the exhibition.

In Natura Exhibition

Close up of the hand embroidered bees in yellow and slate grey

I’m please to announce that Worker Bees has been selected by Juliana Lauletta, curator at Artly Mix, for the In Natura exhibition in Brazil.

This international exhibition featuring high resolution prints of artworks alongside physical artworks created by local artists in Brazil takes place in June.

‘In Natura’ Exhibition
3rd – 17th June 2023
Echo’s Studio
Rua Pelotas, 400 – Vila Mariana
Sao Paulo – Brazil

In Natura Exhibition
In Natura Exhibition

‘In Natura’ is a captivating group art show that delves into the profound beauty and fragile interconnection between humanity and the natural world. As a celebration of the World Environment Day (5 June 2023), the exhibition serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and promote positive action. 

By bringing together 23 artists from 13 different countries, ‘In Natura’ presents a diverse range of perspectives and artistic expressions that transcend borders and cultures. Established and emerging artists are showcased side by side, fostering a vibrant dialogue that illuminates the urgent need for global collaboration in addressing environmental challenges and envisions a future where humans and nature exist in harmonious balance.

Juliana Lauletta, curator at Artly Mix