Author Archives: Mary Sleigh

I enjoyed my visits to Japanese moss gardens and especially loved those moments of tranquility, surrounded by cool green moss, so I’ve been collecting cool mossy images – just what I need occasionally especially in these strange and unsettling times.

I found this quotation in a sketchbook whilst clearing out my workroom, one of many displacement activities before I settle down to making work. An African quotation just right for the times at the moment. ‘Europeans have watches, Africans have … Continue reading →

Jan and I have agreed our title for our joint exhibition at The Ropewalk Gallery, Barton on Humber in September 2020 – Echoes in the water : traces in the landSo, we feel energised once again! Tile works have been … Continue reading →

A fine clear morning was perfect for another visit to the area around Barton. It was a magical sight as we approached the river and the bridge, the mist rising gently. As the sun broke through I walked along the … Continue reading →

Unexpected – arranged by nature Found and bound – developing ideas Have spent many happy hours exploring Barton-on-Humber in all sorts of weather, researching the area, foraging and recording. It’s an exciting prospect to develop work for an exhibition at … Continue reading →

It’s all over now until the exhibition moves to Oldham in December. There was a wonderful response in Stroud and here is a great quote below from Arts Council England! “Very impressed, not only by how DIS/rupt addresses the challenges we … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time since I last added a post. I have been busily involved in making my work for the TSG exhibition DIS/rupt to be shown at the Stroud Select Festival 2017. We were urged to respond to … Continue reading →

I’m looking forward to going to Make:Shift, the 2 day conference in Manchester next week, exploring craft and innovation. 10-11 November 2016 at the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/makeshift/ Disappointed that I can’t stay on and go to Maker … Continue reading →

I was lucky enough to see two works by Yinka Shonibare at the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate and the new exhibition,  J M W Turner, Adventures in Colour – both wonderful! http://www.turnercontemporary.org