The Fabric of Home

What’s on offer?

An exhibition of textile art exploring the concept of 'home', alongside research on housing insecurity.

What’s it about?

In the UK today many families live with housing insecurity - experiencing or being at risk of multiple house moves that are not through choice. Exploring this theme, a series of fabric quilts by textile artist Rebekah Johnston will be on display at the Winter Gardens.

The quilts explore the concept of 'home,' reflecting on themes such as safety, family, warmth, shelter, and protection. This is achieved through the use fabrics, commonly found in domestic settings – literal fabrics of home such as repurposed bedsheets and tablecloths. Additionally, the pieces address themes of loss and insecurity, incorporating elements like gaps, holes, and tears in the fabric. Alongside the beautiful quilts you'll also be able to find out about recent research exploring families’ experiences of housing insecurity. 

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Hannah Fairbrother, School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield

Open to

All

Of particular interest to

Of particular interest to anyone with experience/knowledge of issues relating to housing insecurity.

Event Booking details

Booking not required 

Scheduling information

Open 8am-8pm daily (except Sunday 3rd November, 10am-5pm)