Creative Dialogues
A new exhibition from the Practical Study Group (now Textile Study Group)
Friendship, collaboration, support, communication, inspiration and sharing – these are just some of the words that members of the Practical Study Group have used to describe the significance of their partnerships in this new and innovative exhibition.
In the show the PSG attempts to demonstrate visually the real value of creative dialogue. Some record their educational experiences, or the benefits of working alongside an artist who is using a medium which is completely different from textiles. Others show how cultural and geographical boundaries can be crossed and new skills mastered through a variety of friendships.
In recent years the technology of emall has allowed for communication between artists with great frequency and across impossible distances. Improved printing and photography has also increased the effectiveness of communicating through books and magazines. The PSG illustrate, in several instances, the use of these new ways of learning.
Each member of the PSG is exhibiting a piece of their own current work. This is shown alongside that of their collaborators in a number of very different ways.
The contexts may be different but they will all illustrate the importance of working together, colleague with colleague, a group with their tutor, artist with friend, mother with daughter.
Above all the PSG hope this exhibition will demonstrate how education – in its widest sense – is always a two way process and that creative dialogue can literally change lives.
As you study this exhibition we hope you will enjoy the great variety of creative dialogues illustrated and maybe even identify personally with some, recalling significant dialogues from your own life.
Alison King – PSG exhibition coordinator
