Millstone Grit

A new exhibition at the House of Smalls prompted me to create a new piece of work called Millstone Grit for the Dollhouse gallery.

The exhibition takes place at The House of Smalls, Cambrook Court, High Street, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6AT from 26th August – 16th September 2023.

With an exhibition titled ‘In Memory Of’ I designed an artwork in memory of my Dad.

Millstone Grit
Millstone Grit

About ‘Millstone Grit’ :

“Stoic, solid, immovable …. millstone grit is as perfect a symbol for the North of England – the old North – as one can imagine.” Ben Myers.

A hill farmer’s son, father to six kids and a veteran of the Korean War.  A quiet man of few words – My Dad.

Size 11.5 x 11.5 cm. Hand embroidered textile art. Vintage Sylko cotton thread, cotton cloth.

Hand embroidered
Hand embroidered

“A show for artworks made in remembrance of someone lost/left.” House of Smalls.

List of Artists taking part in the exhibition
Artists taking part in the exhibition.

I’m enjoying making small artworks that fit in perfectly with the scale of the Dollhouse exhibition.

Update – Images from the ‘In Memory Of’ dollhouse exhibition

Artistic Director’s Award 2023

Darning Sampler - hand stitched red thread into a vintage white child's garment

I’m pleased to announce that ‘Darning Sampler‘ has received a First Award in ‘The Artistic Director’s Category’ in the Members’ Challenge 2023.

Artistic Director's Award

The Members’ Challenge ‘Layer, Layers, Layering’, will be on display on the Embroiderers’ Guild stand at the Knitting and Stitching Shows at Alexandra Palace and Harrogate in 2023.

Darning Sampler - hand stitched red thread into a vintage white child's garment
Darning Sampler

I’m honoured and thrilled to be receiving another award for my hand embroidery.

UnEarthed Exhibition

I’m pleased to announce that Summer ’76 is part of the UnEarthed exhibition curated by Week 45 Collective. The exhibition is open 31st July to 5th August 2023 at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London.

UnEarthed Exhibition poster - Image by Helena Butler, Moon on the Thames 2022
UnEarthed Exhibition poster – Image by Helena Butler, Moon on the Thames 2022
Artists taking part
Summer '76 detail
Summer ’76 detail
Summer '76 part of the UnEarthed Exhibition
Summer ’76 part of the UnEarthed Exhibition