Indian Embroideries 2 is the new Calico Museum publication by Anne Morrell. Gira Sarabhai tells us that at the start that the book is to be seen as a supplement to the book of the same name, part 1, published in 1973, and written by John Irwin and Margaret Hall. Having contributed some images for the book, I was sent a complimentary copy a few weeks ago. I was delighted to receive the familiar Indian stitched calico package, and the book inside was definitely worth the wait. The book cover closely resembles the original, using a similar font for the title, a black background and an image of an appliqued pictorial…
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Light and Line
Above image: One o’clock, Anne Morrell, 2008. 59.5 x 66 cm. Photographer: Michael Pollard As I entered the Light and Line exhibition at the Nottingham Castle gallery, I felt as if I was entering a space of calm and serenity, partly due to the peace and quiet of the gallery – a welcome change to the bustle of so many in London. But, it was more significantly the calm, stillness, serenity and beauty of nature and the landscape that both artists Polly Binns and Anne Morrell have captured in their work that emphasised this feeling. Anne Morrell Anne Morrell’s inspiration for her work draws upon an instilled connection to her childhood…
