AUDREY STANLEY

'STORIES IN THREAD

ARTISTS STATEMENT

In this body of work “Stories in Thread” I have endeavoured to characterise the layering of influences that strings us together through familiar scenes and stories.

While creating these textile art works I embodied my chosen images with threads, paints, dyes and found objects to enhance various texture qualities to my pieces.  I apply both techniques of free motion machine and hand embroidery to add depth and enhance details.

I am originally from Connemara and now living in Sligo for many years I got my inspiration for this exhibition from what has surrounded me in landscapes, people, animals, poetry and folklore.