Jill Flower ~ textile artist

Here are some examples of my work and commissions:

Memories of AJ
My childhood was spent in West Africa and whilst revisiting met the cheerful scout AJ.

This cloth is constructed from discarded shards of fabric discovered on the jungle floor. The fragile treasures were too precious to be stored away so became determined to use every last scrap that was found within this project.

Each piece had already a history, now I hope they represent the heritage of this exotic part of Africa.


	Protection In Africa, I experienced a textile adventure, discovering fragile shards of fabric on the ground and on bushes. All had been subjected to searing sun, equatorial rains, trodden under foot by humans and animals. Possible explanation: The discarded fabrics came from the Community Co-Operative Farm; local ladies protect their crops by creating a wall of old fabrics and plastics, sadly, this barrier is no match for the marauding wild animals and the structure is dispersed. This piece is made from discarded fabrics; hand stitched together using patterns seen on local carvings, pots, houses and fashions.


	‘Home Sweet Home’ one off instillation piece ‘Home Sweet Home’ is an oversized embroidered book, an instillation piece. The work is a part of a collaborative project with Studio 21 members called ‘Continuum - a sense of place’. Deconstructed magazines are reconstructed, stitched and washed, exposing captions and words. Edges are embellished with delicate detailing forming the illusion of a fabric collection.


	Exhibition pieces as seen at East Berkshire College Windsor June 2007 The large theatrical Ruffs are also free standing, as seen at the Knitting and Stitching shows in England and Ireland. They are easily transported for exhibitions, galleries, museums and talks.


	The Seven Literary Ages I 880mm x 770mm x 50mm Perspex display box Recycled papers and magazines following life's reading interests The work produces an unusual colour study Embellished with buttons, baubles and beads « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Modern Woman III (The circle of life) 500mm x 500mm x 60mm Perspex display box A lacy fabric made from magazines and paper Embellished with buttons and beads « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	For Marian 300mm x 300mm x 60mm Perspex display box A commissioned piece of work influenced by snowflakes and other personal details « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Versace Girl (Miniature) 140mm x 140mm x 45mm Perspex display box Miniature pieces of work using recycled papers creating an illusion of a fabric Encrusted with beads « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Four Miniatures 140mm x 140mm x 45mm Perspex display box Miniature pieces of work using recycled papers creating an illusion of a fabric Encrusted with beads « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Lady Ruff (Foxy) 500mm x 500mm x 60mm Perspex display box A lacy fabric following the ‘circle of life’ made from magazines and paper Embellished with beads and sequins « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Lady Ruff (Fluffy) 500mm x 500mm x 60mm Perspex display box A delicate lacy fabric made from paper depicting the ‘circle of life’ made from magazines and paper Adorned with beads and buttons « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Man Ruff 500mm x 500mm x 60mm Perspex display box An open work fabric made from comics and newspapers following a male ‘circle of life’ The story enhanced by attaching toys, miniature cars and money! « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Lady Gardener 300mm x 300mm x 60mm Perspex display box A lacy fabric made from gardening papers Adorned with beads and bugles « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Glamour Girl 300mm x 300mm x 60mm Perspex display box Young ladies ruff using glamour magazines... Possible gift for 18th, 21st, 30th or 40th birthdays! Bedecked with beads, sequins and baubles...very jewel like! « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Baby Mia 300mm x 300mm x 60mm Perspex display box Celebrating the birth of a baby or christening gift Very delicate lacy paper fabric enhanced with beads, buttons and tiny baby ornaments « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL


	Fifty Hearts 300mm x 300mm x 60mm Perspex display box A lacy golden ruff celebrating a golden wedding anniversary Made from gold tissue paper adorned with gold beads and sequins « MOUSE OVER IMAGE FOR DETAIL