Invisible Threads are the Strongest Ties: Contemporary Tapestry
Fiona Hutchison and Joanne Soroka, two prominent tapestry weavers, are showing new work at the Patriothall Gallery, WASPS Studios, Patriothall, Edinburgh from 4-18 May 2024. While women’s art, and in particular textiles, has historically been sidelined by mainstream culture, today it is increasingly valued and celebrated.
Image: Continents by Joanne Soroka. Image above: Still I Rise by Joanne Soroka.
Based on her own experience of sailing, Fiona’s work is inspired by all things maritime, enhanced by poetry and literature on the subject. She works primarily in tapestry but also in paper and recycled plastics, drawing the maximum from these media in two and three dimensions.
Inspired by her diverse ancestors, Joanne’s work reflects on the places they came from and their journeys as migrants to new and unknown lands. More recent work looks at the plight of refugees and the hazardous migrations of birds. She uses rich colours and textures to highlight these themes.
Image: Wall of water by Fiona Hutchison.
The two textile artists have both exhibited internationally, with their work held in public and private collections.
Each artist has a unique voice, but there are also many points of contact in their concerns and interests. Like weaving itself, the work is often about connections which are the strongest ties.
Image: Tide by Fiona Hutchison.
Fiona Hutchison and Joanne Soroka will be showing new work at the Patriothall Gallery, WASPS Studios, Patriothall, Edinburgh from 4-18 May 2024.
Find out more:
Based on her own experience of sailing, Fiona’s work is inspired by all things maritime, enhanced by poetry and literature on the subject. She works primarily in tapestry but also in paper and recycled plastics, drawing the maximum from these media in two and three dimensions.
Inspired by her diverse ancestors, Joanne’s work reflects on the places they came from and their journeys as migrants to new and unknown lands. More recent work looks at the plight of refugees and the hazardous migrations of birds. She uses rich colours and textures to highlight these themes.
The two textile artists have both exhibited internationally, with their work held in public and private collections.
Each artist has a unique voice, but there are also many points of contact in their concerns and interests. Like weaving itself, the work is often about connections which are the strongest ties.
Fiona Hutchison and Joanne Soroka will be showing new work at the Patriothall Gallery, WASPS Studios, Patriothall, Edinburgh from 4-18 May 2024.
Find out more:
www.fionahutchison.co.uk
@fionahutchisontapestry
joannesoroka.co.uk
@joannesoroka