Katharine Guerrier
Artwork for Katharine Guerrier
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My work draws on the traditional motifs of pieced patchwork, developing them to give a contemporary feel as shown in the retrospective exhibition, "Adventures in Colour" (2014) at Rhoudda Valley Heritage Park. An interest in all the Decorative Arts provides the motivation to attempt to create textiles which are original and collectable. In April 2018. In 2019 my interpretation of a Snail Trail quilt was shown at the fifth China Patchwork and Creative Design competition and International Patchwork Seminar at the University of Keqaio, Zhejiang province China.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
The promotion of a traditional craft and the enjoyment of teaching it to others. In April 2018 Katharine I was honoured with a life membership of the Quilters' Guild for services to quilting.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
I have been making quilts and embroideries since 1980. I trained at Camberwell School of Art, plus further courses in textiles followed, particularly the one year course in design and embroidery at Loughborough College of Art in 1983/4. I have been a member of the Quilter's Guild and the Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen. My work has been featured in various magazines both British and American and books. I have been a regular contributor to local and national quilt exhibitions and in September 2009 I was a guest exhibitor Quilters' Guild Show at Hever Castle, Kent, 'The Festival of Quilts' Birmingham 2003, where one of my entries won a first in its category. In 2007 I was an invited exhibitor at that festival. My work was in 'Rise and Shine' a juried exhibition at the Devon Guild shop in Bovey Tracey, Devon in 2001, the Quilters' Guild exhibition held at Lords Cricket Ground London in 1999, and The American Quilters' Society Exhibition in Paducah, Kentucky. U.S.A. I have also worked as an occasional consultant exhibition organiser for Forge Mill Needle Museum and for five years taught on the City and Guilds patchwork and quilting course at Hereford Art College.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Retired artist who still participates in local groups
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
I have been making quilts and embroideries since 1980. I trained at Camberwell School of Art, plus further courses in textiles followed, particularly the one year course in design and embroidery at Loughborough College of Art in 1983/4.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
Artist now retired.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Currently Minerva Arts Centre ,Llanidioes, Powys, Wales SY18 6BY. It is possible to still view and purchase my work.