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Drop in to see the A Stitch In Time exhibition and meet artist Helen Riddle for an informal chat about the work, hear about the processes and techniques involved and ask questions.
More About A Stitch In Time
Helen Riddle’s A Stitch in Time explores decay and repair in the wall that environmentalist Charles Waterton built around his estate in Walton in the 1820s. Waterton was ahead of his time in his efforts to protect wildlife and, in building the wall, he is credited with creating the world’s first nature reserve at Anglers Country Park.
In this exhibition, artist Helen Riddle explores the current state of the wall, combining felt, textiles and stitch with lime mortar and other construction materials. Waterton’s wall is 3 miles long and was originally 9-16 feet tall. Some of it is still in good condition but other stretches are crumbling, and some are already just rubble. As the wall ages, the stone reveals its inner beauty, hidden for millennia.
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Meet the Artist: Helen Riddle
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Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, WF4 2EB
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