This was a small, but perfectly formed exhibition of Paddy Killer's work from the last 30 odd years. There were about 20 'snippets' - 12" square framed images from assorted projects over the last 30 years. They were either drawn in Indian ink on silk, or black and white pen on glass.
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| Paddy Killer, Snippet of The Mirror, drawing in Indian ink on silk |
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| Paddy Killer, le puy lace, Drawing in ink on glass |
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| Paddy Killer, drawn thread work, drawing in ink on glass |
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| Paddy Killer, Punto in Aria Lace, drawing in ink on glass |
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| Paddy Killer, Mary Swift's Blouse, drawing in ink on glass |
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| Paddy Killer, How Could She Sleep At Night, Snippet, Indian ink on silk |
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| Paddy Killer, Armada portrait lace, drawing in ink on glass |
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| Paddy Killer, Snippet of How Could She Sleep at Night. Indian ink on silk |
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| Paddy Killer, Flanders tape lace, drawing in ink on glass |
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| Paddy Killer, Belgian Bobbin Lace, drawing in ink on glass. |
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| Paddy Killer, Venetian Lace, Drawing in ink on glass |
Incredible, well drawn, finely executed works - let down by insufficient information on the artist statements. Consequences of Mary Swift, is a stunning drawing on silk, c 3' x 6', with a series of dates (1873-1899; 1900-1929; 1930-1949; 1950-1968) down one side, but no indication of what it means. Are these dates the date of birth of a girl child, followed by the date at which she had her first child? Surely it cannot be dates of birth and death? Some narrative about what the drawings of people represent would have made it more meaningful.
There were glass pendants c2.5" x 4" in a downward arch shape, with drawings of single sections of lace scallops. They would make beautiful, striking necklace pendants.
I like this exhibition because it features
a local female artist, shows the
longevity of her artist career; and shows interpretation of
female-gendered textile art, along with
non-female media (glass and water jet cutting)into jewellery pendants.
Great day out.
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