In my studio, textiles tell stories beyond language—they hold memory, offer comfort, and embody quiet resilience. Recently, the keffiyeh has been on my mind—a scarf crafted from more than just fabric. Born from necessity yet rich with meaning, it invites reflection on what it means to wear it—or to decide against it A Garment of… Read More wearing meaning: a gentle reflection on the keffiyeh
(Disclaimer below) Growing up in a country where Catholicism is deeply embedded in both public life and private rituals, it’s almost impossible not to be shaped—visually, emotionally, and culturally—by its symbolism. From childhood baptisms to funeral masses, the Catholic imagination permeates everyday life in ways both subtle and profound. For many artists, including myself and… Read More the power and weight of catholic symbolism
The village stocks are located in the grounds of Hyde Chapel in Gee Cross, Hyde and are a notable historical feature of the area. Stocks were historically used as a form of public punishment and humiliation for minor offences, such as drunkenness or petty theft. Offenders would have their ankles and sometimes wrists secured in… Read More Hyde Chapel Gee Cross: The Village Stocks
Rachel Bakewell 