So we reach the end of another year. I have to say, this year has been full of surprises, opportunities, disappointments and upsets, particularly the passing of friends and fellow creatives . On reflection, the last year has reminded me of how fortunate many of us are and that time waits for no one. I can only wish that 2018 is a far fairer, peaceful and rewarding year for all. Moreover, I wish you and yours the most enjoyable holiday season and a happy, healthy and truly prosperous 2018!
Month: December 2017
Around the World in 80 Washing Lines, with artist Mahlia Amatina
This week I had the pleasure to meet conceptual abstract artist Mahlia Amatina at the Menier Gallery near London Bridge. Until this weekend, you’re invited to visit Around the World in 80 Washing Lines, an interactive autism-friendly art exhibition depicting unique washing lines across the globe. The exhibition will tour both galleries and launderettes in the South of England, inviting visitors to discover the story behind each garment and washing line. The exhibition will also feature free, educational workshops for primary school children.
Around the World in 80 Washing Lines explores the connections and similarities of each washing line using a combination of photographs, textiles and a multi-sensory catalogue of effects including touch, smell and sound. Artist Malia Amatina explains the reason behind the project; “The project started as a means to highlight similarities between us as human beings, in a world where we often focus on differences. The universal washing line is a perfect means to do this: we all have laundry to do; irrespective of who, what or where we are in the world.”
Visitors can interact with each installation of clothes and get a glimpse of the person behind the garment by reading a short blog with real quotations. The exhibition reaches out to a wide and diverse audience, including those suffering with autism, alongside those to whom art is not fully accessible. As an autistic artist, Mahlia is keen to create an exhibition that is appealing and available to those across the spectrum. The campaign has already gained fantastic acknowledgment thus far having been recognised for its charitable efforts by the prestigious Arts Council, receiving funding earlier this year. The project has also recently been backed by The National Autistic Society.
For further information about the Around the World in 80 Washing Lines exhibition or Mahlia Amatina’s artwork please get in touch with Mahlia Amatina on mahliaamatina@gmail.com or 07725 366966, or Jessica Alley at Little Red Rooster on jessica@littleredrooster.co.uk or on 07506756914.
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