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- 2. ‘An Unnatural History’ is an exhibition of contemporary needle works by South London based artist Tina Crawford. After an extensive career in free embroidery illustration, designing for high-end clients such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Kew Gardens and the Museum of London, Central St. Martins trained, Tina Crawford brings her sewn works to RISEgallery for her debut solo show. Crawford is a master of her craft, using the sewing machine with such fluidity as if the apparatus is an extension of her own body. Crawford’s works show not only a virtuosity of technique, but a true passion for the anatomical and the mythical. The exhibition, ‘An Unnatural History’, is a spectacle of skeletal forms, both real and fictitious, exploring myths against real syndromes from the 18th Century to present day. Crawford’s unique visual translations blur the distinction between reality and imagination, creating a body of work that is as insightful and informed as it is fantastical. The show continues to 12th March 2016. ‘These works are an amazing example of what can be achieved when the humble sewing machine is placed in the hands of an inspirational artist.’ - Croydon Citizen
- 3. Vaughn 47 x 95cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed Vaughn (Detail) Digitised copy
- 4. Clarence 33 x 66cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed Athos 42.5 x 82.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on card Framed
- 5. Tracey 71.5 x 125cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed Brian 79 x 110cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed
- 6. Flying Bird Study 52 x 63cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed Misty 52 x 63cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed
- 7. Hans 63 x 52cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed Giles 52 x 63cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed
- 8. Conjoined Twins 44 x 50.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on faux leather Framed
- 9. Untitled 51.5 x 61.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on faux leather Framed
- 10. Conjoined Calves 44 x 55.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on faux leather Framed
- 11. Untitled 53.5 x 64cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed Orangutan skull 69.5 x 97cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed
- 12. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressive Study II 58 x 61cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressive study I 64 x 77cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed
- 13. Peter 36.5 x 47cm Free-hand machine embroidery on card Framed
- 14. Skeleton Profile Study 38 x 50.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on card Framed Skeleton Study 38 x 50.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on card Framed
- 15. Skull Profile Study 34.5 x 42.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on card Framed Skull Study 41.5 x 42.5cm Free-hand machine embroidery on card Framed
- 16. Mildred 67 x 75cm Free-hand machine embroidery on fabric Framed Gordon 52 x 63cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed
- 17. Norbert 63 x 52cm Free-hand machine embroidery on felt Framed
- 18. Alligator Skull 2015 21 x 11 x 7cm Thread sculpture in glass display case
- 19. Buffalo Wings 2015 Height 18cm Diameter 15cm Thread sculpture in glass bell jar Hare Brain 2015 Height 18cm Diameter 15cm Thread sculpture in glass bell jar
- 20. Goliath 2015 20 x 9 x 20cm Thread sculpture in leather display case
- 21. Two Headed Snake 2015 Height 39cm Diameter 27cm Polymer sculpture in glass bell jar
- 22. Address: RISEgallery, 7-9 St.George’s Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YH Telephone: (0)208 681 1279 Opening Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm (outside of these hours by appointment only) http://rise-gallery.co.uk/ enquiries@rise-gallery.co.uk RISEgalleryuk @RISEgalleryuk @risegallery