![Opening photo: Tamar Frank (Netherlands) will create an enclosed space within the exhibition. A regular
lighting of the initially dark space will result in the installed grid of
phosphorescent threads glowing for a few minutes afterwards to
reveal a number of 3D parabolic shapes. Above: Atelier Manferdini (USA / Italy)
will create an inverted crystal cathedral using one
tonne of crystal, including over 600 strands of Swarovski elements. Multiple
strings of crystals will descend from a
7x7 metre space on the ceiling to create a structure that will hang down to
the floor, referencing the Italian expression ‘punto in aria’—stitching the air. Opening photo: Tamar Frank (Netherlands) will create an enclosed space within the exhibition. A regular
lighting of the initially dark space will result in the installed grid of
phosphorescent threads glowing for a few minutes afterwards to
reveal a number of 3D parabolic shapes. Above: Atelier Manferdini (USA / Italy)
will create an inverted crystal cathedral using one
tonne of crystal, including over 600 strands of Swarovski elements. Multiple
strings of crystals will descend from a
7x7 metre space on the ceiling to create a structure that will hang down to
the floor, referencing the Italian expression ‘punto in aria’—stitching the air.](/content/dam/domusweb/en/news/2011/11/03/lost-in-lace/big_365272_9782_web_VolkerManferdiniBW.jpg.foto.rmedium.jpg)
![Piper Shepard (USA) has taken a piece of historic point de gaze lace from the BMAG
Collection as the starting point for a black hand-cut vellum piece that will be
installed between two internal gallery columns and opposite Bascoul’s large
white Moucharabieh screen Piper Shepard (USA) has taken a piece of historic point de gaze lace from the BMAG
Collection as the starting point for a black hand-cut vellum piece that will be
installed between two internal gallery columns and opposite Bascoul’s large
white Moucharabieh screen](/content/dam/domusweb/en/news/2011/11/03/lost-in-lace/big_365272_5475_web_PiperShephard.jpg.foto.rmedium.jpg)
This exhibition will explore the relationship between textiles and space through a series of dramatic and ambitious new site sensitive installations
![Annie Bascoul will display two existing pieces that work together as an
installation. Viewers enter the installation through a doorway in
Moucharabieh, a large-scale cotton screen created using the Alençon
lace technique. As they enter they will see Jardin de lit, lit de jardin, a
cotton and feather bed that floats above a brass wire version of the
erotic 16th century poem Le May Annie Bascoul will display two existing pieces that work together as an
installation. Viewers enter the installation through a doorway in
Moucharabieh, a large-scale cotton screen created using the Alençon
lace technique. As they enter they will see Jardin de lit, lit de jardin, a
cotton and feather bed that floats above a brass wire version of the
erotic 16th century poem Le May](/content/dam/domusweb/en/news/2011/11/03/lost-in-lace/big_365272_1639_web_AnnieBascoul.jpg.foto.rmedium.jpg)
Rita McLean, Head of Museums & Heritage Services, BMAG added: 'BMAG is proud to be the first partner in the Crafts Council's new Fiffy:Fifty programme. We hope that Lost In Lace will increase public awareness of contemporary craft, regionally and nationally, through the exciting worldclass work it will present.'
![Michael Brennand Wood (UK) will create a new work for the <i>Lost in Lace</i> exhibition.
The work will consist of a number of aluminium roundels that
incorporate military symbols such as planes, bombs and artillery. These
roundels, coloured red and black, will be fixed on to the wall and connected
using threads to create a constellation-like lace pattern Michael Brennand Wood (UK) will create a new work for the <i>Lost in Lace</i> exhibition.
The work will consist of a number of aluminium roundels that
incorporate military symbols such as planes, bombs and artillery. These
roundels, coloured red and black, will be fixed on to the wall and connected
using threads to create a constellation-like lace pattern](/content/dam/domusweb/en/news/2011/11/03/lost-in-lace/big_365272_2266_web_MichaelBW.jpg.foto.rmedium.jpg)
![Chiharu Shiota (Japan) will construct a 9x9 metre web of interlacing black thread that will
feature a number of embedded white steps ‘trapped’ within the
calligraphic network. Visitors will be able to walk through the piece and
explore its spaces Chiharu Shiota (Japan) will construct a 9x9 metre web of interlacing black thread that will
feature a number of embedded white steps ‘trapped’ within the
calligraphic network. Visitors will be able to walk through the piece and
explore its spaces](/content/dam/domusweb/en/news/2011/11/03/lost-in-lace/big_365272_8994_web_ChiharuShiotaworkcomplete.jpg.foto.rmedium.jpg)
Lost in Lace
Gas Hall at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham
![Diana Harrison (UK) will present a six metre-length of cloth with each metre
representing a decade of her life. Harrison will burn, print and stitch the cloth
to expose the underlying structure and display it slightly proud of the gallery
wall to cast a pattern of shadows Diana Harrison (UK) will present a six metre-length of cloth with each metre
representing a decade of her life. Harrison will burn, print and stitch the cloth
to expose the underlying structure and display it slightly proud of the gallery
wall to cast a pattern of shadows](/content/dam/domusweb/en/news/2011/11/03/lost-in-lace/big_365272_9790_web_DianaHarrisonworkinprogress.jpg.foto.rmedium.jpg)