The Night Sky Tapestries feature in The Times

Photograph of the Gallery at the NewArtCentre, Roche Court Sculpture Park
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Roche Court Sculpture Park featured today in The Times Newspaper, following the successful opening of Justine Randall's Night Sky Exhibition on 29th November. The exhibition consists of a series of five wall hangings, that use the differing weights and textures of yarn to convey the changing quality of light. The Gallery, where the tapestries are displayed, was designed by Stephen Marshall in 1998, and received the RIBA Stephen Lawrence Award in 1999, as well as AIA, Civic Trust, RFAC building of the year and Aluminium Commendations. The tapestries form a striking contrast with the clean lines of Stephen Marshall’s building, bringing warmth and colour to the interior.

Tapestries can be a positive addition to architectural spaces, solving problems by absorbing noise, warming rooms in the cold winter months and bringing colour to interiors. When discussing her decision to work with textiles, Justine Randall described how ‘colour seems more real and vital in yarn’. The depth of colour of these tapestries, in combination with their large scale, and dense weave, grants the pieces the ability to serve both a decorative and utilitarian function. This season, we would like to draw attention to the long-standing relationship between modern architecture and tapestries, which were referred to as the ‘murals of the modern age’, by Le Corbusier. Each of the five tapestries that are on display has been woven using British wool, which is hand dyed by the artist, and would be a striking addition to any newly designed space. The exhibition concludes on the 1st February. If you have any queries, or would like to know more about Justine Randall's work, please enquire below.