Margaret Gregg
Textiles & Surface Design BA Hons
The Northern School of Art
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Concept
My location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Margaret Gregg
First Name: Margaret
Last Name: Gregg
University / College: The Northern School of Art
Course / Program: Textiles & Surface Design BA Hons
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Concept
My Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
About
As a textile artist, my work is rooted In
the exploration of memory, identity, and transformation. I am drawn to the
tories embedded within materials and the way textiles can carry a sense of
history. Through the reuse of fabrics, mixed media, and collaborative projects,
I aim to create art that is both personal, communal and meaningful. This
project is not only an artistic exploration but a deeply personal tribute to my
husband who passed away 10 years ago after living with Alzheimer’s disese for
4 years and to the lives of individuals and their families whose lives are
affected by memory loss.
Fragments is not just a tribute, it is also a
conversational piece, it is a way to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and
dementia. Fragments is crafted entirely form clothing donated by these
communities, symbolising shared stories, collective memories and the complexity
of lived experiences. Through this work, I hope to spark meaningful
conversations and challenge the stigma often associated with these conditions.
Each piece of donated clothing carries a unique story of lived experiences and
the hope for greater awareness.
Inspired by deconstruction, I have
embraced imperfections such as raw edges and layered textures as a metaphor for
the passage of time. They remind me that beauty lies in imperfection and that
the marks of wear and age are signs of a life fully lived.
As a textile artist, my work is rooted In the exploration of memory, identity, and transformation. I am drawn to the stories embedded within materials and the way textiles can carry a sense of history. Through the reuse of fabrics, mixed media, and collaborative projects, I aim to create art that is both personal, communal and meaningful. This project is not only an artistic exploration but a deeply personal tribute to my husband who passed away 10 years ago after living with Alzheimer’s disease for 4 years and to the lives of individuals and their families whose lives are affected by memory loss. Fragments is not just a tribute, it is also a conversational piece, it is a way to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and dementia. Fragments is crafted entirely form clothing donated by these communities, symbolising shared stories, collective memories and the complexity of lived experiences. Through this work, I hope to spark meaningful conversations and challenge the stigma often associated with these conditions. Each piece of donated clothing carries a unique story of lived experiences and the hope for greater awareness. Inspired by deconstruction, I have embraced imperfections such as raw edges and layered textures as a metaphor for the passage of time. They remind me that beauty lies in imperfection and that the marks of wear and age are signs of a life fully lived. (Vimeo link provided on profile - Viewing at https://vimeo.com/1081302123/33e63e8bc8?share=copy)
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