CQ West: Unfolding Stories 3

ALICIA MERRETT
www.aliciamerrett.co.uk
My textile wallhangings are created by
cutting, stitching, collaging and bonding
hand-dyed fabrics; I assemble colours in
shapes and lines in my own unique way.
Quilting adds relief and texture to the work.
Sometimes text is incorporated.
My inspiration is varied; for several years I
have concentrated on making textile
maps and aerial views. I believe
mapmaking is an ancient and
fundamental part of mankind’s need to
understand the world. Maps have an
irresistible appeal, and they are used
regularly, even in these days of SatNavs.
My work is exhibited world-wide, and is in
private and public collections. It has been
featured in many books and magazines in
the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, and the Far
East. I lecture and teach workshops
internationally. More details can be found
on my website.
Workshops: I teach a number of
workshops, some of which are map
related. They can be one day or longer if
you are interested in retreats. Details can
be found on my website.
Talks with digital presentations:
‘Visual Music’: My journey as a quilter;
‘The Quilts of Gee's Bend - and other Afro-
American influences in quilting’.
My book ‘Mapping the Imagination’ is
available free online with ‘issuu’.
Facebook: Alicia Merrett
Instagram: akm57