Lot 379
AUDREY WALKER M.B.E. (BRITISH 1928-2020) §
INTO THE GARDEN, 1975
Auction: Day Two | Lots 100 to 527 | Fri 31 October from 10am
Description
signed and dated (lower left), signed, dated and titled (to reverse), embroidered tapestry on canvas
Dimensions
105.5cm x 75.5cm (41 ½in x 29 ¾in)
Provenance
Private Collection, U.K.
Footnote
Audrey Walker trained as a painter at Edinburgh College of Art (1944–48) and the Slade School of Fine Art (1948–51), before turning to embroidery in the early 1960s. Over a teaching career spanning 37 years, she held posts in various institutions, concluding with 13 years as Head of the Textiles Department at Goldsmiths College, London. In 1993, she was awarded an MBE for her services to the arts, with particular recognition for her contributions to embroidery.
'As well as being a highly significant textile artist Audrey was also a great enabler. She was a fantastic friend and critical supporter to many artists and makers well beyond the textile world. Audrey will be missed by many people, but especially by those in the textile world where, through her teachings and her work with the 62 Group, she was a pivotal figure.' Philip Hughes, Director, Ruthin Craft Centre.