Filling the Gap for Bridging the Gap

 

I was not expecting to exhibit with E.A.S.T. as part of their 'Bridging the Gap' exhibition as the work was already completed when I joined the group in 2024.

'Bridging the Gap' was shown at the Grundisburgh Gallery in April 2024 and at the Babylon Gallery in the autumn of 2024.

However when E.A.S.T. member Kay Mullenger moved away and left the group that created a 'gap' for the third planned exhibition at The Minories in Colchester.

I am delighted to have been able to fill the gap with my "A coat for Elizabeth" inspired by early women herbalists and in particular Elizabeth Blackwell.

The ballroom at The Minories www.theminories.org

is a fantastic space, full of light with high ceilings. 

'Bridging the Gap' looks great in this space.

I would lilke to thank Libby Smith for proposing the use of leaves collected from the Minories garden to add the the display.  It really does suggest an early women herbalist striding through the woods in search of healing herbs and plants.

The placement next to Susan Canfield's fantastic collection of work - inspired by women authors and her use of the oak leaf motif - flows so well. 

In fact there is a nature theme running throughout the show.

I am proud to be part of E.A.S.T. and to see my work shown along with this group of talented artists.

'Bridging the Gap' continues until 4th May (closed Mon and Tues)

10am - 4pm each day

First floor ballroom

Free entry

You can read all about the inspiration and research carried out by each member of E.A.S.T. for the exhibition here easttextile.co.uk/bridging-the-gap/