Saturday, 23 November 2024
Textile
Details
'Youth Unites', by Cathedral Youth Club, Derry/Londonerry. (Photo: Martin Melaugh)
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| Title of Textile: | Youth Unites |
| Maker: | Girls from the Cathedral Youth Club, Derry |
| Country of Origin: | Northern Ireland |
| Year Produced: | 2008 |
| Size (cm): | 70cm x 130cm |
| Materials: | A mixture of synthetic and natural fabrics |
| Type of Textile: | Quilt |
| Description: | This quilt was made by a group of 12 girls, aged 13 to 16, with the assistance of two facilitators. It took approximately three months of work, with the group meeting twice a week.
The idea is simple but beautiful. Sixty leaves are embroidered in wool and thread, one leaf for each member of the club. The two birds in the centre of the quilt represent peace. The bright colours of the quilt and the youthful nature of it's makers represent hope for the future of Northern Ireland |
| Owner: | Cathedral Youth club, Derry / Londonderry |
| Location: | Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Martin Melaugh |
| Provenance: | Artist's own collection. (HM0724) |
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