Exhibits from the Fabric of Protest exhibition at Peoples history Museum.August 2018Exploring ideas
Exhibits from the Fabric of Protest exhibition at Peoples history Museum.August 2018Exploring ideas of representationThe Fabric of Protest is a monthly textile workshop at PHM, where participants take inspiration from the museum’s collection to produce pieces of artwork rich in personal responses. Collectively and individually participants have been exploring ideas of representation, current political concerns, visibility, vulnerabilities and personal experiences of oppression. Using art and craft processes to give voice to these ideas, this exhibition showcases a range of work from garments to woven pieces, alongside printed, crocheted and embroidered textiles.During 2018, 100 years since the passing of the Representation of the People Act (1918), The Fabric of Protest group will explore the museum’s 2018 theme of representation, particularly underrepresentation, from past to present.This exhibition provided an insight how other textile practitioners use textiles to voice opinions and political viewpoints, to spread awareness of protest of their own.I spent a long time viewing the exhibits and was very moved by their voices that often go misheard specifically on rape and the #metoo movement. I hope we hear more from the artists and collective in future. -- source link