Jane Crawford West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
I am a textile artist who uses knit, print and stitch to respond to social and political landscapes
I have just completed my FdA in Textile Practice at Bradford School of Art, having studied stich, weave print and dye techniques, but specialising in knit for my final project. As an artist, I've always found solace in knitting, having first learned at primary school when I ran out of maths books. Knitting is something I have always returned to when life gets stressful. I find the rhythm of the process calming. Recently I have needed this familiarity more and more, as I left a demanding career in education after 27 years My recent project has focussed on using sybolism from trade union banner culture, musical references and my scientific back ground to process the loss of a successful career due to toxic work place bullying. I am particularly inspired by talented yarn artists such as Lisa Anne Auerbach, Kendall Ross and Kandy Diamond as well as other artists that use their work to make social or political statements.
![](/cached/65792/artist_profile/5523/image/1314721-800x800.jpg)
Projects and exhibitions
Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Cover Versions24/05/2024 — ongoing A collection of knitted vests created in response to leaving a toxic workplace. As an artist, I have always found solace in knitting, first learning at primary school, when the teacher ran out of maths books to keep me quiet. I have always returned to it when life gets stressful, finding the rhythm of the needles calming and meditative.... [Read more] |
Bradford School of Art, Bradford, West Yorkshire | Details |