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On 12th September 2016 Winston Churchill's portrait will be installed in the window at Lock Hatters, London. The work will then tour to Savile Row and Jermyn Street. SEE MORE
It took 630 bespoke labels and 142 hours to create using only dressmaker pins.
Winston Churchill, cheek detail 2016
DERBY MUSEUM
Thank you to those who have visited The Queens portrait at Derby Museum. The exhibition runs until 25th Sept 2016.
FROM SAVILE ROW to WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL
Exciting news…The Bespoke Merino will be exhibited from 9th – 23rd Sept in the window of AIRR Clothing, 2 Market Pl, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4ET.
The Wirksworth Trail weekend is 10th & 11th September, this is when the town comes to life with more than 100 artists showing wonderful art in historic buildings, gardens, courtyards, shop windows and churches. It is a great weekend when you can complete the Art Trail, or just enjoy the town. I will be in and around the shop all weekend with the Merino, pop by to say hello.
WESTON PARK
The WW1 Homing Pigeon was selected for this summer Exhibition, (supported by ACE). Exhibition runs until 30th August 2016 at Weston Park Art Gallery, Shropshire, TF11 8LE.
LONDON
Winston Churchill’s portrait tours to the three bespoke collaborators: -
September 12th - Lock & Co Hatters, 6 St James's St, London. SW1A 1EP
October - Henry Poole & Co, 15 Savile Row, London. W1S 3PJ
November - Turnbull & Asser, 71-72 Jermyn Street, London. SW1Y 6PF
BROMLEY HOUSE LIBRARY COMMISSION
To celebrate 200 years of Bromley House Library, Nottingham, more information to follow.
MILITARY BOOTS
For those who participated in The Military Boots project by stitching a name. I have received a few enquiries about purchasing Limited Edition prints of the Boots, please let me know if you are interested and I will forward the details.
You can see the work of more than 100 artists at this years Wirksworth Festival. The Trail weekend is on 10th & 11th September and you can view wonderful art in historic buildings, gardens, courtyards, shop windows and churches. #WFTrailArtist
EXCITING NEWS..... The Bespoke Merino of Savile Row will be exhibited from 9th - 23rd sept.
WHERE: Window installation at AIRR Clothing, 2A Market Place, Wirksworth. DE4 4ET
(a women’s clothing boutique showcasing a selection of the best ethical brands).
ABOUT: The Bespoke Merino was sheep created in collaboration with Huntsman, Savile Row, London, for Wool Week UK 2015. Made in response to The Campaign for Wool, led by patron His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to raise awareness about the beauty and versatility of wool. The 1.2 metre canvas is assembled using 1000's of bespoke Huntsman labels & dressmaker pins.
With special thanks to the 450 BBC Get Creative participants, including the Wollaton branch of the W.I. for stitching 100 WOOLMARK labels with Merino wool to celebrate the 100-year birthday of The National Federation of Women’s Institutes.
BUS: From Derby Bus Station theSIXES telephone Trent Barton 01773 712265
From Savile Row to Wirksworth Festival
Had a lovely afternoon with Artists and guests at The Granary Art Gallery PV, Shropshire.
The WW1 Homing Pigeon received a lot of interest regarding technique and concept.
Thank you to Weston Park for selecting the WW1 Homing Pigeon as part of their Fine Art Open Competition. The exhibition runs from 1st - 30th August 2016 at Weston Park Art Gallery, Shropshire, TF11 8LE.
Includes the names of 466 men who lost their lives in WW1. #ACEsupported
9th July - 25th September 2016
Delighted that the Queen Elizabeth portrait constructed using WW1 names taken from the Cenotaph at Ilkeston Market Place is available to view at Derby Museum this summer.
Some people resist labeling, but Joy Pitts has made a career out of it. The British artist recycles clothing labels – often collected from charity shops that would otherwise turn them into rags – and transforms them into brilliant works of art. Each piece is made by pinning individual labels against a canvas, using dressmaker pins, until they form a greater image. We recently talked with Joy about her work:
How did you land on this style of art? READ ARTICLE HERE
Portrait of Queen made from army uniform labels on show in Notts.... Read more
FREE - See a brand new portrait of Sir Winston Churchill created by textile artist Joy Pitts using bespoke labels from three of Churchill's favourite outfitters - Henry Poole & Co, Turnbull & Asser and Lock & Co Hatters. READ MORE
By popular demand the Queen Elizabeth portrait will be available to view for 4 days in a Nottingham Gentleman’s Outfitters window to coincide with Her Majesty’s official birthday celebrations in June. It is an absolute privilege to show the work in the window at: -
Smalley’s
54 Derby Road
Nottingham
NG1 5FD
0115 947 3853
Open 11:30am until 5:30pm
Established in 1888, Smalley’s has more than a century of experience in providing luxury men’s clothing and first class tailoring. An amazing shop well worth a visit, offering Hatter-Made To Measure Suits-Classic Menswear-Regimental Ties-Medal Mounting. With special thanks to shop owner Mr. Brandon Harris. www.smalleysgentsoutfitters.co.uk
DATES
From 1pm on Wednesday 8th June 2016.
Until 5pm on Saturday 11th June 2016.
Shop opening times 11:30am until 5:30pm.
Not available to view after the shop has closed due to the window shutters.
Artist Joy Pitts will be at site on Friday 10th June from 2pm until 5:30pm and at other times by request.
Directional Note
Smalley’s is situated towards the bottom of Derby Road (one-way Street) on the right hand side as you leave Nottingham and four doors up from The Strathdon Hotel. Parking is available outside the shop and continues up Derby Road (both sides) payable by parking meter.
