gill brooks - artist statement
mad keen on textiles from an early age. i attended my first feltmaking workshop in
1996 , and was immediately struck by it's extra-ordinary properties and amazing versatility.
the use of felt pre-dates all other textiles - steeped in traditions and customs
of many cultures. the feltmaking process has remained virtually unchanged
over hundreds of years.
'' i am constantly challenged by the unlimited possibilities of this medium.
my goal is to design and make beautiful, unusual, nourishing and utilitarian
pieces so that a new generation can come to appreciate the wonderful world of felt."
1996 , and was immediately struck by it's extra-ordinary properties and amazing versatility.
the use of felt pre-dates all other textiles - steeped in traditions and customs
of many cultures. the feltmaking process has remained virtually unchanged
over hundreds of years.
'' i am constantly challenged by the unlimited possibilities of this medium.
my goal is to design and make beautiful, unusual, nourishing and utilitarian
pieces so that a new generation can come to appreciate the wonderful world of felt."