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FEATURE // crossing oceans textile artists

Jane Rollason, UNITED KINGDOM
Curator and founder of Crossing Oceans Textile Artists. Before creating the
group, Jane had exhibited and taught in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, USA,
Prague, Russia and Israel and has won some wonderful awards. Jane felt it
would be exciting and appealing to form a textile art group from all corners
of the world to create an eclectic exhibition. Presently Jane works mostly
with natural dyes obtained from her garden and kitchen. Jane’s quilts follow
the changing seasons with her inspirations originating from her passion for
flowers and nature and working with silk and paints.

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Pat Archibald, SCOTLAND
Pat’s fascination with
fabric started at an early
age playing with her
grandmother’s scrap bag,
which had a wonderful
collection of exotic
fabrics. Pat has a studio
in Edinburgh and teaches
in the UK, Europe and
abroad. Pat takes groups
to India, Vietnam and
various exciting places.
Many of Pat’s quilts are
based on her travel
experiences, producing
a collection of quilts that
capture the essence of her
view of a country or city.
www.patarchibald.com

‘Delphinium’, Jane Rollason

‘The Valley of the Moon’, Pat Archibald

Galla Grotto, FRANCE
Galla lives in France and was born and
educated in Russia. Galla is a versatile and
multifaceted artist whose artistic career
encompasses many different themes. She
says, ‘I have always been fond of mythology
in different cultures, and in my work there
are many pieces that touch on the topic of
legends and myths’.
www.galla.fr

‘Red Fish’, Galla Grotto

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