Thursday, 28 March 2024

Textile Details

'Our Past, Our Present, Our Future', by Women of Newbuildings, Derry/Londonderry. (Photo: Colin Peck)
'Our Past, Our Present, Our Future', by Women of Newbuildings, Derry/Londonderry. (Photo: Colin Peck)

 

Title of Textile:Our past, our present, our future
Maker: Women of Newbuildings
Country of Origin: Northern Ireland
Year Produced: 2002
Size (cm): 1.88m x 1.40m
Materials: A mixture of synthetic and natural fabrics
Type of Textile: Quilt
Description:

This quilt was created by a group of women from Newbuildings, who worked as a team and acquired new skills, culminating in the completion of this quilt. Here they have depicted influences which have had an impact on village life from its formative years to present day. It also represents hopes for the future of this rural community. This piece of work shows historical, educational, religious, agricultural, and community relations in the Newbuildings catchment area. It related to the past history of the village, the village as it currently is and its future aspirations.

Owner: Women of Newbuildings
Location: Northern Ireland
Original / Replica: Original
Photographer: Colin Peck
Provenance:



Textile exhibited at: The Art of Survival: International and Irish Quilts, 8/03/2008 - 19/04/2008



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