▲ 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 right courtesy of Anna Pettigrew. Image previous spread courtesy of Anna Ray. Image right courtesy of Anna Pettigrew. Image previous spread courtesy of Anna Ray. 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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