Meaningful Textiles: Peace And Reconciliation
“Inspirational – what a lovely diverse, meaningful exhibition, very impressive; quite outstanding and innovative.”Peace and Reconciliation is one of two Meaningful Textiles collections held by Westhill which were created by the late Pamela Pavitt.
In this exhibition Pamela’s intricate and beautiful designs help us to consider both the destruction and pain of division, and the possibility and joy in finding peace through reconciliation.
With representations using symbols, colour, people, and real-life events, such as Tiananmen Square, Pamela successfully gives us space to consider what goes on around us and our part in it. The exhibition aims to inspire reflection, conversation, and action.
This collection includes some more abstract works such as 5 panels on Aspects of Peace, and Darkness to Light, giving space for the viewer to ponder, as well as some symbolic and literal images such as Tumbling Walls, and Six Figures.
The final piece in this collection, Tread Wisely, challenges us to be mindful of our steps, to go about our days being aware of our affect on others, to think about what we stand on and what we leave behind, and to pursue peace and seek reconciliation.
These stunning collections of art attract viewers because of the beauty and intricacy of the designs, and the themes have been instrumental in facilitating communities in local projects, enabling reflections and conversations about the present and the past, and inspiring action for the future. The themes and art form lend themselves to events, symbolic responses, and community art, and if you wish to engage this way, we can provide ideas for this.
This group of textiles comprise 19 frames, containing 26 works of art. These textiles may be used as a whole collection or just a selection of the frames.
Each frame is provided in a custom-made canvas bag and the exhibition will fit in most standard cars for transport. Each frame is wall mountable with both long and short cords, and mirror plates, so you can choose how you wish to hang them. They could also be mounted on easels or tables, which are not provided.
