I wanted to tell you all about a basketry exhibition I went to recently at the Sainsbury's Centre at the University of East Anglia. It was spread over two floors with a mixture of old and new pieces made by various artists. The gallery on the ground floor was entered via a steel basket wavy "wall". This was part of a larger piece and was very impressive. Another imposing piece, was a large work spilling over the wall separating the exhibition from the cafe area. This felt almost threatening as it seemed to be growing as a large lump of basketry on the wall.
However downstairs was the best thing of all. There was a small cabinet holding five of Peter Collingwood's pieces of weaving. Peter was an incredible weaver who was highly thought of in the weaving world, and died a couple of years ago, so it is sad that I shall never be able to meet him. It was amazing to see some of his actual work in person.
To be honest I found the rest of the exhibition very average. The downstairs was definitely the best, with a wicker boat and international pieces.
It was good to visit the one time but it certainly isn't worth going a second time.
Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to take any photos in the exhibition so I can't show you.
Thats all for now
Meghan
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