Free | Visual Art

Little Monsters

Laura Angell

Ireland

Fri 11 Oct - Mon 21 Oct

Little Monsters is available to visit until 17.00 Monday 21 October.

This installation of bright, bold, colourful textile tapestries and 3D shapes explores success and failure, as well as the need for approval and love in an increasingly digital world.

Using a range of techniques including tapestry, embroidery, crochet and manipulated machine knitting, Laura Angell invites us into a world of symbols, omens and lucky charms that she calls on to quell the anxieties of this world that can become like Little Monsters roaming inside our heads.

The exhibition will also feature bargello tapestries created by Galway children. Thanks to a Creative Ireland's Creative Communities grant, Baboró’s Outreach Projects Manager and artist Laura Angelo hosted bargello stitching workshops for children aged 10+ years in Ballybane, Westside and Galway City libraries as well as in ARD Resource Centre (Doughiska). The childrens’ stunning work will enhance this exhibition.

Sun 20 October 11.00: Audio Described Touch Tour
Email outreach@baboro.ie

Artwork for Sale

If you are interested in purchasing the works by Laura Angell featured in this exhibition, please enquire with Galway Arts Centre.

Laura Angell is a British artist based in Galway. In her work she makes multidisciplinary installations using handmade objects (largely textile) to tell an intended narrative. Thematically the work focuses on failure, success, status and anxiety, exploring society’s psychological concerns, particularly focussing on the value of ‘women’s work’ both from a traditional crafts viewpoint and in a wider context. Her work employs a range of techniques including tapestry, embroidery, felting, crochet and manipulated machine knitting.

Venue | Galway Arts Centre, Dominick St.

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