Textile Fine Art: Conversations with Artists Working by Hand

As artists from across the globe have pushed the boundaries of what is considered fine art, textiles have emerged as one the most vibrant and captivating areas of contemporary art. Tapestry, embroidery, quilting and a wide array of fibre arts are taking centre stage in galleries and exhibitions worldwide.

From the immersive installations of Chiharu Shiota to the photorealist denim collages of Ian Berry, via the magical realist hand-embroidery of Chiachio and Giannone and painterly stitching of Alice Kettle, this lavish volume brings together over 50 living artists all creating stunning work by hand.

Helen Adams is a writer, editor and stylist and has written for a range of publications including Crafts Magazine, LivingEtc. and Homes & Gardens. Following a degree in Constructed Textiles, she worked as a contributing editor for interiors magazines in London and then Sydney. This was followed by a period of nine years in Asia where she founded www.textilecurator.com, a platform devoted to showcasing the work of artists across the world.