Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Textile
Details
'Events of 1994', by Irene MacWilliam. (Photo: Irene MacWilliam)
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| Title of Textile: | Events of 1994 |
| Maker: | Irene MacWilliam |
| Country of Origin: | Northern Ireland |
| Year Produced: | 1995 |
| Size (cm): | 2.10m x 1.35m |
| Materials: | cottons, polycottons, fabric paints, free machine writing |
| Type of Textile: | Quilt |
| Description: | Every year since 1986, Irene has made an events of the year quilt, consisting of 20 panels, depicting significant world events from her perspective. A natural curiosity in people and the events both local and global which shape their lives, combined with a love of textiles, inspires her to create these unique quilts. |
| Owner: | Irene MacWilliam collection |
| Location: | Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Martin Melaugh |
| Provenance: | Artist's own collection. (HM0724) |
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