'Threads through time' - an exhibition by Lis Mann
'Threads through time' is an exhibition of memory works by artist Lis Mann telling her personal story of being a Jewish refugee child from Nazi-occupied Austria.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
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.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
The exhibition is in the French Room inside the house.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The French Room has level access on the ground floor of the house.
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