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Saturday 30 August 2014

' The computer says no……."

….well, at least my bank's computer said no this week, requiring a trip to central London, a 45 minute phone call with an adviser who wasn't even in the branch, and then a witnessed signature.  Who thought saving money could be so complex?  Any way, using my train ticket to full advantage, I went to Bexleyheath, in Kent, to visit a quilt exhibition at Danson House, and then a short walk to William Morris' home,  Red House.  I am so glad I went as both of these venues are well worth the effort.

First, " Things We Do in Bed" a quilt exhibition curated by the author, Tracey Chevalier.  This is a really beautiful house and the exhibition. although small had several pieces from some of my favourite quilt artists

Sara Impey

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Karina Thompson, ( whose work I loved at the exhibition at Saltaire

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Becky Knight, this photo doesn't do this piece justice at all, as the inclusions in each pocket are pebbles

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Grayson Perry

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the stitchers of Fine Cell Work

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with a lovely tea shop, looking out on to the ornamental lake, this exhibition is well worth a visit.  Besides the quilts, the house has a wonderful oval staircase, gorgeous hand blocked wallpaper, and terrific carpets, replicas woven in Hungary and in the UK.

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The exhibition is on until 31 October.

A short walk away, is William Morris architectural adventure, Red House.  I found it thrilling to walk around the lovely garden and know that Morris and his family had lived there.

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An added bonus is a joint project between the National Trust and the Slade School of Fine Art.  Artists are visiting in short residencies, working in an intriguing, tar-papered, wooden temporary structure n the gardens, built by Kieren Reed.

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A fantastic day.

 

3 comments:

  1. Good to see you have been out and about...great pics!

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  2. Another great day out, hope you sorted the bank in the end ! I love the. Temporary structure !

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  3. Well done for turning a negative into two such lovely positives! Great photos - I particularly love the quilty ones - thanks for sharing!

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