Preview 23 May 6-8pm 

Exhibition continues to 2 June

Wed to Sat 12-5.30pm

Kate Pemberton's work fuses consumer culture with textiles to create an eclectic range of artwork and collectables which comment on the status of craft in contemporary society.

During ISP Pemberton explored the concept of the ‘artist multiple', it's potential for mass production and the opportunity to produce small collectable artworks. She was invited by the University of Wolverhampton to use the Domestic Textiles department where she has been able to apply her ideas to industrial methods of textile production. During this time she produced several new products, some of which have been distributed to a selection of gallery outlets. Her recent work comprises unique objects, multiples and limited editions and include handstitched Wellington boots, wallpaper, rosettes and cross-stitch samplers.

For her presentation at VIVID Pemberton will convert VIVID's ‘pod' into a showcase and retail outlet for her work. She will also produce a unique limited edition which will be freely available to visitors of the exhibition.

  
Project History

Pemberton began her research investigating digital fabric printing, carpet and rug design and automated machine embroidery techniques. Her research then led her to explore the concept of the 'art object'; it's potential for mass production and the opportunity to produce tangible artworks that operate as tangible, functional objects.