heritage – Page 4 – Ruth Singer

Like the hedges, my Blossom & Thorn project is in bloom now! Last weekend I led a guided walk along a section of the National Forest Way in Leicestershire. 14 of us (and one dog) explored several stretches of hedges in really varied condition. Some were closely clipped and others gone semi-wild, while others were…

Supporting Artist Projects

May 3, 2023

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Ruth Singer

in artist support, Collaborations, Consultancy, mentoring, Ruth Singer, Work With Me

I’m always looking for new ways to share what I’ve learned the last 20 years or so and to support other artists to do brilliant work.

Blossom & Thorn project launch

Mar 14, 2023

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Ruth Singer

in Community, My work

I’ve had a rather hard winter so far, but a small beacon of joy has been the success of a project application to work with the National Forest on an arts project about hedges. I’ve been pretty obsessed with hedges for a long time but since moving to the edges of a town in 2021…

Stitches That Speak Symposium

Mar 13, 2023

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Ruth Singer

in Art Textiles, History, Inspiration, My work, Narrative Threads, talks, Textile History

On 20th April I’m giving a talk for a symposium at De Montfort University, Leicester. The programme is full of fascinating talks and presentations about biographies through objects. My presentation description is below. The event is free and all are welcome. Emotional Repair: personal stories in cloth and stitch My artist practice is entirely tied…

The Power of Personal Stories

Feb 23, 2023

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Ruth Singer

in Criminal Quilts, Inspiration, Maker Membership, My work

I was thinking yesterday, on a museum visit, of the power of personal stories in heritage and in art practice. I often use objects as my source material but the stories about real, named women are what has made Criminal Quilts so impactful. It’s been important to me all the way through this 12-year long…