OPEN

The Exhibition is open the Crypt Gallery is very atmospheric, this work is shown at its best in this setting. Hope you can pop in and see us, every day there will be three of the artists stewarding and they will be happy to see you!

Marian Murphy

Janette Bright

Christine Spencer

Rebecca Herbert

Miriam Weaver

Helen Wilson

More Images

This morning Helen, Chris and myself met together for a chat and a coffee, we were joined by a photographer from  The Romford Recorder, all in the aid of promoting our Exhibition. It gave me an opportunity to photograph some of the work, so heres a very cropped selection of our work, just a teaser. 

Chris's work is full of texture and as you look into it you find unexpected details. 

Helen's work is beautiful and full of colour.

And my work is colourful too!

Keep checking in to see more or have a look at the face book page

Miriam Weaver

In Greek mythology Artemis is depicted as compassionate, healing, self-sufficient and living life on her own terms. Artemis also gave others courage and leant them her strength. I have looked for women that have inspired and influenced change in the lives of other women. In my quilt design I’ve included the names of women from history and the present.

One of the women I chose to include in my quilt was Constance Howard (1910-2000). Some years ago I was invited to join a group from the Romford branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild on a trip to Goldsmiths College they were spending the day at the Constance Howard Resource Centre. I was new to the world of Embroidery and Textiles and had no idea who Constance Howard was or how important her influence was on contemporary embroidery. The memory of the visit has stayed with me - Constance Howard and her work has influenced me ever since. Never being fortunate enough to meet or hear her speak, I have spoken to some who did (some even lucky enough to be tutored by her), and they speak of the inspiration she gave them. She is included in my quilt to represent the textile artists and tutors that have influenced me in my short time as a ‘textile artist’.

www.guardian.co.uk/news/2000/jul/20/guardianobituaries1