‘Thread is such a symbolically potent material. Seemingly delicate, it has the ability to secure, bind, wrap and join. Increasingly we talk about threads as a connective device; a stream of related ideas on a computer, a train of thought, while to ‘lose the thread’ is to cease to follow the sense of a conversation or story. Ironically, it is this lack of control that I am most interested in. The less I know about what I’m doing, the more interested I am in where the work is going. This is undoubtedly reflective of the times we currently live in; it’s almost impossible to plan anything with any certainty at present.’
Visual Artist in Contemporary International Art Textiles
Michael Brennand-Wood is an internationally recognized textile artist known for his innovative and inspiring work in the field of contemporary textiles. With a career spanning over 50 years, Brennand-Wood has significantly contributed to promotion of contemporary international art textiles.
He has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries of textile art and combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology. His work explores the rich traditions of embroidery, lace-making, and floral textiles, seamlessly integrating these ancient crafts with modern methods such as digital printing and computerized machine embroidery.
Textile Art with a Modern Approach
Brennand-Wood creates textile art that is both visually captivating and thought-provoking, appealing to audiences with an interest in decorative textiles, textile sculpture, and modern textile art. Brennand-Wood’s artistic practice focuses on the transformation of textiles into multimedia sculptures, wall-hung pieces, and textile installations. Although his works are first and foremost aesthetic, they often carry deeper meanings. Titles are carefully chosen to allude to the sources of inspiration behind his creations.
International Influence and Educational Contributions
Brennand-Wood’s influence extends beyond his own work. He has lectured at Goldsmiths College, London, and has taught and held artist residencies at prestigious institutions across the world, including universities in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Belgium. In 2013, he was appointed Professor of Art-Politics in Ornament at Wolverhampton University, further solidifying his position as a leading figure in the global textile art scene.
Public & Private Collections
Michael Brennand-Wood’s work has been commissioned by numerous organizations and is held in both private and public collections worldwide. His work can be found in many Public collections worldwide including:
Awards and Recognitions in Textile Art
Throughout his career, Brennand-Wood has received numerous awards for his innovative contributions to the field of textile art including:
Forever Changes: A Retrospective Exhibition
A major retrospective of Michael Brennand-Wood’s work, titled Forever Changes, was first exhibited at Ruthin Centre in 2012. This exhibition highlighted the breadth of his art textile practice, bringing together his sculptural textile works and contributions to contemporary craft.
Michael Brennand Wood lives and works in Manchester, UK
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