The Cordis Prize, created to reward ambitious and skilled use of tapestry weaving techniques, captures a snapshot of how this classic artform is being developed today. Artworks selected include the use of materials from second-hand books to recycled plastic as well as traditional threads such as cotton, linen integrated with wire, shredded garments and more. Exploration of colour and materials sit alongside artworks spotlighting social issues such as the refugee crisis, resistance to ethnic diversity and lockdown loneliness.
2021’s Cordis Prize for Tapestry Winner – Louise Martin
Louise Martin completed her art foundation on the Isle of Man, before moving to Middlesex University where she graduated with in Constructed Textiles. She then completed her Masters in Applied Art at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. In 2002 Martin began a decade of work as a senior weaver on the Unicorn project, based in Stirling Castle. She now lives in Westray, Orkney.
Louise Martin and her tapestry Lifetime (2021), Linen, silk paper and cotton, 125 cm x 130 cm, Inverleith House, 2021.
Artists:
Louise Martin, Fiona Hutchison, Chrissie Freeth, Tanya Nonthando Wilson, Patrick Stratton, Fiona Rutherford, Anne Stabell, Martin Nannestad Jørgensen, Nakahira Misako, Angela Maddock, Elaine Wilson, Zhanna Petrenko, Anna Olsson, Maija Fox, Anne Bjørn, Ghislaine Bazir, Jo McDonald, Katja Beckman, Rachel Johnston
Events Programme:
During STORM's visit to the Botanics, Climate House Presents will be running a quilting workshop inspired by our current exhibition The Cordis Prize for Tapestry.
The finished piece which will be exhibited in the Garden.
This workshop is open to all and free to attend.
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Saturday 30 October
11:45am-12:30pm, 1:00pm-1:45pm & 2:30pm-3:15pm
Oak Lawn, between Inverleith House & Botanic Cottage