'Threads through time' - an exhibition by Lis Mann

Lis uses textiles combined with other materials to make visible stories and experiences that are partial, too painful or complex for words. Through her art she confronts past and present, piecing together fragmented memories and feelings. To stitch is to bind patches of fabric together, to mend, to renew. 'Threads through time' is Lis' individual story of self-making, but her works echo other refugee stories, past and present, and suggest wider questions about exile and belonging today.

Lis Mann is a local artist, tutor, mentor and speaker who uses a mixture of mediums and materials to explore thoughts, ideas and feelings. Alongside her autobiographical works she also produces textiles for interiors, including hangings, scrolls, screens, cushions and pictures.