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Polly Meynell
Contemporary Textiles
'The Maiden and the Mulberry'
Detail from a tripych for the Worshipful Company of Mercers' commissioned to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and 700 years of Mercer history.
Private collections
Artworks for private spaces
Sacred spaces
Installations, panels, robes and cloths
Public arenas
Large scale banners, installations and wall hangings
About the artist
Bespoke contemporary textiles, surface embroidery, layering, colour and silk...
Textiles to arrest and ponder
Polly Meynell lives in West Sussex and makes bespoke textile art works for individuals, private homes, public buildings, and sacred spaces.
Press
Sussex Life Magazine.
'At home with Artist Polly Meynell'
An article about our house and my working life at home
Radio
'How to dress a female Bishop'. BBC Radio 4
An interview on Woman's Hour about the making of robes for Bishop Rachel Treweek. Click on image to hear interview.
Podcast
Interview with Rev. Dr. Lorraine Cavanagh
A converstaion about art and it's impact in ecclesisatical settings. Click on the image to link.
Community Art
Stitching the Cathedral. Bradford's community art piece.
This short video describes the value of a community art project in bringing people together over a common goal.
Publications
'The Maiden and the Mulberry'
In 2022 the Worshipful Company of Mercers' commissioned an artwork to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. This book documents the design and making process. Please message me directly to order a copy.
'The making of the robes'
A book on the creation of the inaugural robes for the first female Bishop of Gloucester
'Bradford Cathedral. Contemporary Textiles'
A book detailing the creation of new textiles for the 50th anniversary of Bradford Cathedral
Showcase
On film
A short film, shot and produced by Bea Harmston was created during the Summer of 2020, giving a little insight into my working practice.
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