“Community work is essential for artists. It allows them to open up their practice and have a direct and effective action”
– Caroline Derveaux
“Colour and shape provide an intuitive outlet that can evoke
– Sara Kelly
emotion, memory, and connection”
Context:
CROSSOVERS, brought together the distinct practices of Paris-based painter Caroline Derveaux and London-based weaver Sara Kelly, celebrating colour, line and shape. Curated by Jade French and Nastasia Alberti, the show explored how abstract form can be used as a connective tissue…
An exhibition of two mediums: Sara’s weaving practice embodies a deep respect for materials and craftsmanship, where attention to detail and the processes involved in dyeing and weaving create works that are rich in texture and depth. Caroline’s abstract paintings invite viewers into a world of geometric forms and vibrant hues, transforming architectural shapes into visual narratives. Both artists are interested in how their respective mediums can be used to build community and exist within public space. In this interview, they discuss what kinds of crossovers can be found between paintbrush and thread. Theexhibition considered the legacies of crafting, textiles and weaving from modernism to the contemporary, both celebrating and challenging the avant-garde work of the weaving workshop.
Read an interview between both artists here.
The exhibition:
All photographs by Caroline Derveaux.
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