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BBC NEWS 16 Feb 2015
An artist has been getting recognition after turning thousands of unwanted clothing labels into works of art.
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TV Interview with BBC East Midlands Today - 6 Feb 2015
Artist Joy Pitts, discussing her work: including 'Red Rabbit' as commissioned by renowned fashion designer Paul Smith and her recent exhibition at the Royal Academy. LINK
Article Nottingham Evening Post January 2015
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Military Boots at Bromley House Library
The exhibition at Bromley House Library was a huge success and by wednesday the remaining 20 blue name tapes had been given out. A big thank you to all the visitors, future updates about the project will be posted soon. Read Nottingham Evening Post article HERE.
Military Boots - Nottingham Evening Post Article
Click HERE to read The Nottingham Evening Post article about Military Boots at Bromley House Library week commencing Monday 19th January 2015. Visit Military Boots project at The Centre for Hidden Histories website HERE if you wish to leave a comment about the project or include any details about your family history.
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Newsletter - Military Boots 3rd Sept. 2014
Military Boots
Thank you to all those that participated at Nottingham Castle on 21 & 22 Aug, the project was well received with a total of 65 nametapes completed. Publicity for the project has covered much of Nottinghamshire, some call out articles in the press include Nottingham Evening Post, Worksop Guardian, Newark Advertiser, Mansfield & Ashfield Chad, Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser, also East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.
200 tapes have been sent out in the post with approx. 100 still to be returned. If you have requested a stitch pack in the post could you please try to return it in the SAE by 19th September? If you would like to take part please contact Joy Pitts at www.joypitts.co.uk/contact.php
The canvas is growing daily with 89 name tapes currently assembled, thank you to everyone who has sent letters of thanks and included details of their families military history.
The work in progress will be available to view at the preview of the exhibition Future Fields on Sunday 5 Oct 2014, 2-4 pm at Rufford Craft Centre, Rufford Abbey Country Park,near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. NG22 9DF. www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcraftcentre
I will also be running a workshop to complete more nametapes at this event.
Other news from Joy Pitts studio -
Autumn selected open exhibitions
Ÿ 6th – 28th Sept. 2014 at Thoresby Estate Courtyard & Gallery, NG22 9EP. Please come along to the private view sat 6th Sept. 12 – 14.00.
Ÿ 8th Sept. – 10 Oct. 2014 at The King George Gallery, DE7 5HS.
Ÿ 2nd – 13th Oct. at Norwich Cathedral, NR1 3JQ.
Participate in Contemporary Art Commission - Military Boots
Be a part of Military Boots - As the country commemorates the centenary of World War One, artist Joy Pitts invites you to remember those in your family past or present who have served or are serving in The Armed Forces. Joy will provide all the materials for you to hand-sew their name(s) onto a strip of cotton tape which will become part of an art work on canvas depicting a pair of military boots.
During World War One it was common for both men and women to sew; repairing clothing at home and in the trenches, embroidering messages to send to loved ones and sewing bandages. This project recalls these activities and invites you to make your own hand made acknowledgement to those who serve.
To take part request your stitch pack by entering your name and address via the contact page www.joypitts.co.uk/contact.php Your pack will be posted to you and includes a SAE for return to Joy.
The work in progress will be available to view at the preview of the exhibition Future Fields on Sunday 5 Oct 2014, 2-4 pm at Rufford Craft Centre, Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. NG22 9DF. www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcraftcentre
This project was commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Part of the World War One Centenary Commemorations across City and County Trent To Trenches www.trent-to-trenches.co.uk
Varnishing Day - Royal Academy 2014
It’s an enormous privilege to be exhibiting amongst established artists and Royal Academicians. Eileen Cooper, Keeper of The Royal Academy selected the portrait from 12,000 submissions. The work is hung on the east wall of the Large Weston Room, which is dominated by portraiture.