Just a privilege to exhibit again at the annual ‘Contemporary Art Fair’ in Horsham. I even had the room to feature my dress-stand (Jemima) alongside my display – and she had a ball…!
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- by Iris Bishop
And so, another New Year and so many new possibilities to explore! I just love to see the knitting needles and daffodils in my studio talking to each other – plus the long, low winter light creeping across my yarn ‘stash’. It’s going to be a great year…
I couldn’t resist creating this tribute to ‘BANKSY’ and the ‘shredded painting’ incident of his work at a recent Sotheby’s auction. It’s just that most of my work starts life by looking ‘shredded’ ie. a collection of threads, that I then construct into something solid. So, who knows… Read More
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This summer has been great for exhibitions both inside and outside, with mostly sunny weather, which is always a bonus! I love the challenge of making my display work around the features I find at each venue – like fabulously large tables and curved bay windows…
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- by Iris Bishop
My first time exhibiting at this venue (Farlington School) for the HAOS Art Trail was an absolute pleasure! Not only the space, light and cream cakes, but the opportunity to exhibit alongside work by students in their excellent ‘Art’ and ‘Fashion’ departments…
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Part of my display at the ‘THREAD’ Exhibition at Roffey Park Institute in West Sussex. A real priviledge to be displaying my work alongside other textile artists and samplers by members of the Embroiderer’s Guild….
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I couldn’t resist this opportunity to photograph part of my display in the aptly named ‘Stitching Time’ exhibition at Horsham Museum, next to one of their splendid, resident ‘grandfather’ clocks… See ‘events’ for more details.
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A seasonal celebration of my ‘house’ models – Tina, Meena, Matilda, Yumi, Rob and Simon – thank you for making our photoshoots together such a lot of fun… Cheers!
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Part of my display at this year’s HAOS ‘Contemporary Art Fair‘ – at a prestigious new venue in the centre of Horsham town (West Sussex). Excellent! Next Exhibition = ‘SEASONAL CELEBRATION‘ open studio – 3rd-4th December 2016. See ‘Events’ page for details…