This current project, Silent Protest, is something I’ve only recently begun developing — not just creatively, but personally. For a long time, I wasn’t making any work. Life threw some difficult things my way, and those experiences took a serious toll on my mental health and wellbeing. The silence wasn’t just in the art —… Read More silent protest: a work in progress
I’ve recently been inspired by a new project idea that combines two of my passions: historical archives and textiles. This project aims to bridge the past and the present by creating contemporary memory quilts and blankets, with a special focus on those who might benefit most from these comforting, nostalgic pieces—particularly the elderly and dementia… Read More Project: Historical Archives & Textiles – Creating Memory Quilts
Fig 1 The above photographs were taken before the allotment was developed into a working allotment site. Around 2003, when my daughter was little, I often went for local walks with her in the pram since I couldn’t drive. During these walks, I frequently passed a piece of land that was an eyesore—littered with fly-tipping… Read More Project: Transforming a Neglected Allotment into a Community Space
Rachel Bakewell 