Jilli Blackwood

Jilli Blackwood, originator of the Slash and Show style, is an internationally known textile designer and artist based in Glasgow.

She is represented in many prestigious museums, corporate, and private collections worldwide. Her fibre work is wide ranging; from clothing and accessories through bespoke home furnishings to fine art wall hangings. She is renowned for her embroidery techniques and for combining different fabrics such as silk, leather, and linen to create a colourful, sensual, three-dimensional surface. All fabrics are hand dyed in an inspirational process of artistic alchemy by this modern Scottish Colourist. In addition, Jilli also makes her own fabrics by weaving them on a 24 inch Harris loom. Jilli's work breaks down the barrier between craft and art. Each original piece, from a waistcoat to a wall hanging, is bold, elegant, and stylish, and a true work of art.

During her time exhibiting at Meet Your Maker in Edinburgh Jilli created ‘Tilda, ’a new kilted skirt which will soon become part of the National Museum of Scotland’s permanent collection. During Meet Your Maker at Timespan, she visited the gallery space to give talks and demonstrations of her work.
 
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