Ingrid Hesling and Jenni Dutton present a body of work that explores the complexities of mother/daughter relationships using traditional domestic materials and techniques applied in unexpected ways.

Jenni produces large scale sewn portraits of her mother and grandmother in The Dementia Darnings. Ingrid works from memories of her childhood using inherited fabrics and thread, exploring concepts that link with her practice as a photographer.

The collaboration of these two artists has encouraged them both to acknowledge the conflicts to be found within the theme. This exhibition touches on the discomforts as well as delights and questions where responsibility begins and ends in the mother/daughter relationship.

Mother Love is supported by Somerset Art Works’ Curatorial Services.