Tapestry Colour Studies: Alberta Whittle and Dovecot Studios, Ring Around the Rosy 2023

Commissioned by The Modern Institute for Whittle's 2023 exhibition, the work encompasses both a sense of childhood joy and a haunted quality – the nursery rhyme is widely understood to reference the Great Plague of London. 

Due to this tapestry’s unconventional shape, a foundational weft was woven through the warp to give the tapestry structure, which was then unpicked by hand once complete to reveal the beautiful outline.

Specification: 

• Ash waxed frame (200mm x 200mm)
• Anti-reflective and UV protected glass (Artglass AR70)
• Dovecot Studios mark of authentication

Every sample sold supports Dovecot and allows us to create artwork for Scotland and sustain the future of tapestry weaving.

Please note: This item is available for collection only. We do not offer shipping or delivery for this product.

Upon purchase Tapestry Colour Studies can be collected from:

Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT