Thursday, 18 September 2025
Textile
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'To the Lighthouse', by Marlene Milner. (Photo: Rory McCarron)
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| Title of Textile: | To the Lighthouse |
| Maker: | Marlene Milner |
| Country of Origin: | Northern Ireland |
| Year Produced: | 2011 |
| Size (cm): | Panels 41 x 157cm; Wall hangings 65 x 85cm |
| Materials: | Natural and synthetic fabrics using techniques such as trapunto, appliqué, printing on calico, many folded techniques, hand quilting, applying buttons, beads and ribbons |
| Type of Textile: | Wall hanging |
| Description: | Here Marlene Milner presents an interpretation of the literary work of Virginia Woolf in stitch and textile. She gives us an insight into what inspired her to create this piece: "'To the Lighthouse', by Virginia Woolf is my favourite book by my favourite author. The three panels, made for a screen, and the ottoman cover (50 x 90cm) use techniques and embellishments including trapunto, appliqué, printing on calico, many folded techniques, hand quilting, applying buttons, beads and ribbons, that I think represent the sea and family holidays spent on the coast."
The exhibition launch was complemented with a workshop by Helen Mc Laughlin titled 'How women tell their stories.' Sandra Montgomery who viewed this work was clearly inspired: "the biggest impact for me was her source of inspiration. I had never thought to use a book as the starting point. So Marlene has made me think outside my box."
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| Owner: | Marlene Milner |
| Location: | Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Rory McCarron |
| Provenance: | Artist's own collection. (HM0724) |
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