Wonder and Dread (7): The Work of Salts
Artist Alke Schmidt describes the process of making "The Work of Salts", her commission for Salts Mill, on display in the Mill'
Clothes to die for? Notes from a panel discussion on 'fast fashion'
Fashion Revolution's Sarah Ditty, phannatiq's Anna Skodbo, academic Mark Sumner and artist Alke Schmidt discuss in a panel event at
New commission for Salts Mill to be exhibited from 5 May 2018
My latest work, a large painting inspired by Salts Mill and its fascinating history, will go on display at Salts Mill from 5 May, in time fo
15 March: Panel discussion on fast fashion and artist talk
15 March, Bradford Industrial Museum: Artist Alke Schmidt gives a talk in her "Wonder & Dread" exhibition (11AM) and takes par
Wonder and Dread (6): Chasing alpaca(s)
Researching and making an artwork in response to Salt's alpaca/silk lustre fabrics.
Wonder and Dread (5): A Victorian fashion craze
Investigating the secret of Titus Salt's success - gorgeous alpaca/silk dress fabrics using alpaca fibre from Peru. A fashion must-have
Wonder and Dread (4): A Cautionary Tale
Making work in response to the demise of Bradford's German community and how this reminds me of current times.
Wonder and Dread (3): Made in Yorkshire all the way
Making art in response to a visit to a modern wool scouring and combing plant in Bradford.
Wonder and Dread (2): Preventable factory disasters, then and now
Making art to commemorate the victims of the Newlands Mill collapse in 1882 and the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013
Wonder and Dread (1): Tangled Yarns
Quick link to earlier blog posts about works in the Wonder and Dread exhibition.
