St Martin-in-the-Fields is home to several commissions and permanent installations by contemporary artists. We also have an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, as well as a group of artists and craftspeople from the St Martin’s community who show artwork and organise art projects on a temporary basis. One of the initiatives from this group is a changing display of work by the group members or artists linked to the group. Each month a different artist shows examples of their work, so, if you are able, do return to see the changing display.
Ruth Hutchinson came to England from Jamaica in 1959 to train as a nurse. Now in her active retirement she enjoys lots of artistic pursuits including her art and her poetry. She does lots of poetry with local groups. She is also a longstanding active member of the congregation at St Martin-in-the-Fields, one of the welcoming stewards’ team and a co-leader of The Archers. Her passion for the arts was ignited when she re-trained as a nursery nurse but really grew when she studied art after retiring in 2001.
Ruth writes: ‘The Tie Suit was inspired by “my Dave.” When he died I found it difficult to part with his ties. I added to the collection by gathering more ties from charity shops to first create my tie skirt which was a hit at parties and then create the Tie waistcoat Shirt.
Sometimes we can find it hard to part with our loved ones. By reusing we can creatively create something new out of something sad and at the same time protect our environment.’
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Julie Miller - All My Tears.
