CQ West: Unfolding Stories 4

JUDITH BARKER
www.cqwest.uk
I have been quilt making for more than 30 years, and started
by making quite traditional quilts, but have gradually moved
towards making art pieces.
Archaeology inspires me, and the traces left behind by
history. The area where archaeology and myth meet is a rich
source of ideas. I keep notebooks of drawings, made on
location and in museums, and use my sketches as sources for
my textiles. Some of my work is also influenced by the vivid
colours and patterns of folk arts.
I have belonged to two exhibiting groups, and have shown
my work in quilt shows, museums and art galleries both in the
UK and abroad. I have work in a national collection and in
private collections. I give talks, and teach workshops
occasionally, and like all of us, I am constantly beguiled by
fabric and stitch.