RESEARCH
Sue Bradley
My main area of research is into creating felted knitted fabrics. I have been researching into historical costume detail at the Bath Museum of Costume as a reference for embellishment and garment shape. I have become an active member of the International Felt makers association and have been researching into yarns and fibres by visiting Premier Vision/Expofil trade show in Paris. I have also visited other institutions to investigate their machinery, equipment and yarn contacts.
Recent Projects:
- Commissioned by the charitable organisation Blind Art to produce 5 garments/wearable art pieces inspired by the senses.
- To be exhibited through wearing to promote the organisation at various events and showcased at the private view of ‘Sense and Sensibility’, Bankside Gallery, London, September 2006
Recent Exhibitions:
- 2006 - Sense and Sensuality. Blindart. Bankfield Gallery, London.
- 2005 - Hide and Reveal. Cheongju International Craft Biennale Korea.
- 2005 - International Felt Makers Association. The Knitting and Stitching Show London
- 2005 - Introduction. The Steele Gallery. Supported by Textile Forum South West/Arts Council Falmouth
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