Photo: BBC
Alison Aye makes sewn collage from found papers and fabric, calling attention to ‘throw-away society’ and embracing humour, popular culture and current affairs.
Daughter and granddaughter of seamstresses and coal miners, she could sew at an early age, and makes contemporary work that respects traditional craft and class struggle.
Her methods are slow, not just the tiny hand-stitching, but also the meticulous recording of materials on Instagram, which form an integral part of the process. Some pieces can take years to complete, revelling in ignoring the misogynistic hierarchy of the art world, where needlework is often neglected.
Originally from North East England, she now lives and works in South London, where she hates talking about herself in the third person.
Recently featured on the BBC in Joe Lycett: Summer Exhibitionist and new member of the 62 Group.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, alison@alisonaye.com
*5% of profits from art sales go to Arts Emergency.
Photo: BBC
