Ctrl/Shift takes shifts and changes as its theme; in particular it is centred on artists whose practice is or has transformed, in small or large ways, especially towards expressions of innovation in textile art. These shifts may be around changing attitudes to control; the introduction of new materials and techniques; and/or the impact of innovative and contemporary themes and ideas, and evolving technologies.
The exhibition comprises over thirty artworks by twentyfive artists, including carefully selected outcomes from a collaboration between three artists who reflected on and were inspired by each other’s work.
The exhibition concept has been developed in partnership with the 62 Group and independent curator Liz Cooper.
Ctrl/Shift: New Directions in Textile Art – exhibition launch
2pm Saturday 14 December 2019
Talk & Tour with curator Liz Cooper (duration approx 45 minutes). Meet at gallery entrance. This event will take in the exhibition across both venues: 20:21 Visual Arts Centre & Scunthorpe Central (a very short walk across Church Square).
3pm Exhibition publication launch at 20:21 and the book will be available to purchase afterwards.
An amazing set of work with so much cerebral content- I could never be so inventive – the overall individuality of creative themes was amazing. I found the Project Space to be a hugely significant component. Richard’s CC film was so well worth watching – made up a little bit for not seeing an actual piece this time. I enjoyed all the sampling and watching the Daisy Collingridge character come alive – a beautiful piece of craftsmanship
– Diana Springall
Diana Springall is one of Britain’s best-known textile artists. Her 40-year career in textiles includes appointments as a panel lecturer at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and chairman of both the Embroiderers’ Guild and the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
