▲ Anna Ray (British, b.1975) 'Knot'

executed in 2007, machine- and hand-stitched cotton, with polyester wadding, comprising 1,000 elements, size variable, pictured size 350cm wide, 50cm deep, 160cm high, The Artist, from whom acquired by the present owner in 2014. Exhibited: The Frances Bardsley School for Girls, Romford, Artist Residency, 2007; Edinburgh International Arts Festival, Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh, 'This is Now: From Drawing to Contexture', 2009; Un Giorno di Felicità, Como, Italy, 'Miniartextil 10th Anniversary', 2010; City Art Centre, Edinburgh, 'Reflection: Contemporary Visual Arts and Crafts in Edinburgh', 2011; Saatchi Gallery, London, 'Collect, Project Space', 2012. 'Knot (untied)' was used as the poster for the seminal exhibition 'Entangled: Threads and Making' at Turner Contemporary in 2017. A second work in the series 'Margate Knot' was created for the exhibition. This piece is inspired by the colour-coding of underwires in bras and the children's game of pick-up-sticks. 'Knot' is made up of a thousand padded, fabric elements. It can be installed in a repeat pattern, or the units can be randomly tied together. Image courtesy of Anna Pettigrew. Image courtesy of Anna Pettigrew. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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