Works of art from a pioneering exhibition – celebrating the lives and legacies of women in East Dunbartonshire – are now on show at Glasgow Women’s Library.
Women Make Heritage! was the first co-curated exhibition held at Kirkintilloch Town Hall's dedicated heritage and activity facility, Made in Kirkintilloch.
The exhibition brought together visual research from the local Women’s History Group – including artworks, research materials and a portrait of the group.
Following its successful run during April and May, a selection of works from Women Make Heritage! have now transferred to Glasgow Women’s Library, where they are on show until 24 September.
Women Make Heritage! was realised in collaboration with artist Rachel Mimiec working with local women Melanie Brickley, Morag Campbell, Elaine Carlton, Liz Dempsey, Alison Graham, Isobel Hartley, Margaret Hyde, Kim Kilgour, Alice Mackenzie and Joanna O’Brien.
The members went on a personal journey of exploration, inspiration and creation – focusing on work carried out by women, associated memories and stories.
Inspired by photos from the East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) collection, the group looked at local women working in a wide range of industries and roles – including weaving, spinning, mining, leadership and philanthropy.
Councillor Billy Hendry, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said, "This is great news. Well done to everyone involved for their inspirational work to explore local heritage, as part of the Made in Kirkintilloch project.
“I am delighted that works from the exhibition are now on show at Glasgow Women’s Library – helping to spread awareness of East Dunbartonshire’s rich heritage.”
Sandy Marshall, Chair of EDLC Trust, said, “The invitation to exhibit at Glasgow Women’s Library brings a selection of artworks from Women Make Heritage! together again and is a real feather in the cap – both for the women involved and the Trust.
“Participants were inspired to create shawls by the many roles women played in local industries, including weaving, spinning, carding, winding, calico printing, bleaching, dyeing, patterning and more.”
You can see works from Women Make Heritage! – accompanied by portraits of the women – until 24 September at Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow G40 1BP.
- Made in Kirkintilloch is a new arts and heritage learning space – within the town hall – created by EDLC Trust, with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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