Textile Threads

About

Jane Rivers

Artist Jane Rivers, a graduate of the BA (Hons) in Textile Design at Northbrook, primarily works with textiles, natural dyes, and slow, integrated methods that explore how cloth can hold memory, transformation, and ecological connection. Each piece begins with the material itself – fibres, plant colour, and place – evolving through process and ethical choice.

Michelle Wilcock

Artist Michelle Wilcock is currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Textile Design at Northbrook. Inspiration for The Dollar Princess emerged following a visit to Kenwood House, where she encountered John Singer Sargent's portraits of American heiresses.The exhibition pieces combine digital and cyanotype printing techniques, enriched with hand-applied embellishments including beads, hand embroidery, and machine stitching. This layered approach brings depth, texture, and a tactile quality to the work, bridging historical influence with contemporary textile practice.

Susan Reid

Artist Susan Reid is currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Textile Design at Northbrook. Her practice is driven by themes of sustainability and recycling, focusing on the creation of unique, one-off pieces through the repurposing and reuse of natural materials. Through careful design and mindful exploration, the inherent qualities of these materials guide the evolution of form and shape.

This exhibition marks the first collaborative showcase for the three artists.