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If the wrap fits: Lindsey Tyson

Wednesday, 07 July 2010

Scarborough Art Gallery hosts a sumptuous display of ‘wearable art’ textiles by Lindsey Tyson this month. The All Wrapped Up exhibition, in the Coffee Lounge, will feature a hand picked collection of Lindsey’s wonderfully atmospheric silk and felt wraps, plus other felt artwork and vessels.

As with most of Lindsey’s work, her scarves and wraps are inspired by her surroundings and in particular by the natural landscape and the sea. Her work evokes the moods and atmosphere of our surroundings – a crisp autumn walk, a hazy summer afternoon or a fresh seaside stroll.

Lindsey explains: ‘My scarves and wraps are made using the nuno felting technique where a combination of hand-dyed wool and woven fabrics are felted together to create beautifully soft, light, warm, sumptuous works of art – and above all, work that is interesting, challenging and unique.’

She adds: ‘Felt-making is such an amazing medium in that you can form it into almost anything, whether it is fine and flat, or thick and three dimensional. The possibilities are vast and although there are many perceptions of what felt is and how it can be used, I believe it is becoming more widely acknowledged as an important form of expression and craftsmanship.’

All Wrapped Up goes on display from 17 July to Sunday 12 September 2010.

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