TEAM SPIRIT, 2012

SELECTED - UK


Parasols reflect an era of gentility, and are distinguished by their quintessential femininity. By way of contrast, Team Spirit highlights ‘ladettes’ in the 21st century and a culture centred on drinking.



Featured in: Construct, 8 Textile Artists Explore Identity, Ruthin catalogue, 2014


Text taken from advertisements in the media

Text taken from advertisements in the media


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Process: Hand stitch

Materials: Textile, silk threads, antique parasol structure, antique ribbon, miniature accessories


Exhibited in:

Interventions, Platt Hall, Gallery of Costumes, Manchester (2012)

Hand Stitch Perspectives Book Tour, The Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London (2013)

Hand Stitch Perspectives Book Tour, The Knitting & Stitching Show, L’Aguille en Fete, Paris, France (2013)

Construct, Ruthin Craft Centre, Denbighshire, North Wales (2014)