Sunday, 2 November 2014

Spitalfields Market



We took a trip to Spitalfields Market! This project is about the people of London, past and present. There has been a market in this area for 350 years so it was an ideal place to draw and research. 




Later, Lily and I took a walk - a flâneur, if you like - and came across this beautiful stall. The embroidered designs are so wonderful! I've long loved embroidery and tapestry as a narrative technique, as it can take so long to create a piece you have to be selective over what is included.




Here is a list of things:
  1. Dogs. Dogs with market stall owners. Dogs just visiting. Guide dog puppies. Dogs. 
  2. Taxidermy.
  3. Emperor Claudius' bust taking a bath.
  4. Pin-up fry up.
  5. Melting pot. 


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