The ATW’s tapestry Hear the Plant Song’ designed by JANET LAURENCE, is complete!
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Handwoven over 1300 hours, this artwork combines the nature-inspired imagery of Laurence with the expertise of the ATW weavers.
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Head weaver Chris Cochius says the tapestry was an absolute joy to weave. “There are sections that are quite painterly, and some areas that are quite reflective. It’s ambiguous and that works well for the way tapestry comes together. We blend up to 10 colours on a weft - the thread - so that there is a lot of variety in the colours, just as in nature.”
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Congratulations to the team, Janet Laurence, Chris Cochius, Cheryl Thornton, Amy Cornall & Sue Batten!
Watch the making-of video here >
Hear the Plant Song, 2020, Janet Laurence woven by Chris Cochius, Amy Cornall, Cheryl Thornton & Sue Batten, wool & cotton, 1.56 x 2.7m. Photo by John Gollings.