“Thread beckons us to engage our senses, whether it is the rhythmic tapping of knitting needles or the soft touch of yarn on our skin. Weaving these embodied experiences together we begin to explore the depths of connection and the significance of physical interaction. Each tactile encounter transforms the humble thread into something greater than itself, stretching, knotting and leading us into a shared future.” 

Explore the nature of thread as a method and metaphor for connection, collaboration, and conversation. ’It all starts with a Thread’ showcases artists whose works revolve around the central theme of thread.

The exhibition then seamlessly integrates the outcomes of workshops and performances that actively engaged the public in the exciting build-up to the project’s unveiling.

To elevate your experience even further, be sure to explore their website, where you’ll find an array of enriching content, including audio clips and interactive finger-knitting activities.

Curation

Curated by the 2023 cohort of Whitechapel Gallery and LSBU’s MA in Curating Art and Public Programmes:

Caroline Ip, Dearbhla Hanney, Erin Saunders, Eva Williams, Jane Ross, Melika Rafiei, Nastia Svarevska, Nicola Cosford, Rebecca Russell and Yulia.i.

Featured Artists and Collaborators 

Bella Howard, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Collective, Fikayo Adebajo, Gut Feeling, Julia Dèng Hànzú, Katarzyna Perlak, Lu Williams (Grrrl Zine), Raisa Kabir and Tilda Scarlett.

Image: Fikayo, Tethered knot, 2022·Fikayo Adebajo