Name/TitleBanner: Glasgow Women's Library
About this objectBanner made for Glasgow Women's Library by New Zealand-based artist Fiona Jack, the great grand-niece of Scottish activist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd. The banner reflects GWL's work and core values, and incorporates pieces of fabric donated by GWL’s borrowers, visitors, Friends, staff and volunteers in summer/autumn 2017.
MakerJack, Fiona
Maker RoleArtist
Date Made2018
Period2010s
Place MadeNew Zealand, Auckland
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, textiles
Subject and Association KeywordsTextiles
Subject and Association KeywordsCraftivism
Subject and Association DescriptionThe banner was one of a number of pieces made by Fiona Jack for Our Red Aunt (GWL, 2nd February - 17th March 2018).
https://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/our-red-aunt:
Fiona Jack presents a collection of new works responding to the work and life of her Great Grand Aunt, prominent Scottish activist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd (née Jack).
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBanner
Object numberGWL-2019-70-1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved