Mick Lindberg: For Theirs But to Do and Dye

Mick Lindberg’s latest exhibition, Theirs But to Do and Dye, presents an exploration of European women’s history through the medium of textile art. Running from 8 March to 26 April at David Simon Contemporary, this solo exhibition showcases intricate, hand-stitched compositions that reimagine the lives and legacies of influential women from the 16th to the 19th centuries. With a deep reverence for historical narratives and a lifelong passion for fabric, Lindberg brings these figures to life, blending artistic storytelling with a tactile connection to the past.

Hester Lucy Stanhope Queen of the Desert, Textile

It is not unexpected for any female artist to have a lifelong fascination with the histories of women, and over the past eighteen months, Lindberg has been absorbed in the stories of European women of importance, creating imagined portraits in a deeply personal response...

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Image Credits:

Lead Image: Catherine of Braganza Queen of Tea-drinking, Textile, Copyright the artist.

1/ Hester Lucy Stanhope Queen of the Desert, Textile, Copyright the artist.