Intergenerational Connection
Lynne Hocking
1st - 29th November 2024
Opening- 1st November 4-6pm
Artist Talk- 1st November at the opening
Artist Talk Online - 13th November, 6pm
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Scientist and artist Dr Lynne J Hocking presents handwoven sculptural objects that give physical form to data and concepts related to genetics and ancestry.
These works were created as part of an innovative project focusing on ancestry research and bringing together art, craft and science. Hocking’s research highlighted that the last seven generations of her family were involved with the weaving trade. Following this discovery, she produced artworks that represent the "weaving women / powerhouses" of her family, working with the same materials: jute and flax/linen, and incorporating data on their shared genetics.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST TALKS
1st November, in person at the opening - The artsit will present the work in the exhibition
13th November, 6pm ONLINE - ‘Family Ties: unpicking and re-weaving his-/her-stories’
Join artist, weaver and geneticist Lynne Hocking on a journey across time, exploring weaving histories and herstories. Beginning with Lynne's own Scottish family as the starting point, we will follow threads of genetics and genealogy back through time, unpicking and re-weaving known and unknown elements of ancestry, textile skills, labour and care; and exploring the role that migration has played in movement of skills and ancestral knowledge.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dr Lynne J Hocking is a scientist-turned-handweaver, who previously worked in the field of human genetics. Her textile practice is research-based and experimental, with a particular interest in genetics/ancestry, social history, bioacoustics and environmental/climate data; and the applications of digital technology to craft practice. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and is held in the permanent collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery, UK. She is based in Scotland.
This exhibition is supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
DIGITAL EXHIBITION
This exhibition has a ‘digital twin’ online that you can visit, and find out more about the genetic discoveries, social histories and familty stories that inform this show, and each individual work. Join the online space as a guest, or register an account for greater functionality. The digital exhibition can be viewed on any browsers on your computer or VR headset.