Amelia Zandra Textiles

My local museum holds a collection of the town's history, fine art and Egyptology. I was particularly drawn to the photographs of my town showing the original scene superimposed with the modern vision, a collection called Southport Double Take.                                                      A local road in Southport This scene shows an image of Churchtown village an area very well known to myself, blending the old buildings, still relatively unchanged today with addition of modern cars.                                                   Part of the Egyptology collection                                        Frank Hampson's Dan Dare comic collection  'The Art of Noise'  An exhibition linking the visual arts to music. I took a liking to many of the pieces of art on display as I feel they very interesting in their abstract form, bright coloured and unusual designs. I am inspired by the mixed media used to create thi

Tatton Park, an early 19th century, neo classical mansion in Cheshire and the former home of The Egerton family, is now a National Trust property. The house holds an array of fine art and collectables mainly acquired by Maurice, the last Baron Egerton, who travelled the world extensively in the early 20th Century. British Aristocracy have for many years collected pieces and displayed objects in their homes, a reference to their status and luxurious living. Along with the usual collection of furniture, ceramics and textiles, there is a large selection of hunting trophies which are displayed on the walls.  The late Baron was a keen hunter and many of his kills are displayed on the walls                                   A sample of the many ceramics on display at the house                                                     A collection on display Here a collection of original copper pots are on display in the kitchen. The contents on display give an insigh

Merseyside Maritime Museum is based at the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool. On display is a vast variety of archives and objects relating to the history of the port of Liverpool. In addition is a large exhibition of Liverpool's connection with the Titanic and Lusitania ships. The museum also holds archives relating to Liverpool's role in the American Civil War, due to the areas strong financial and political links with the Southern States, the end of the conflict and The International Slavery Museum.                                                      John Stobart's painting of 'Obuasi loading cocoa in Accra, Ghana 1959       A crew list from the ship Batanga, showing the names of African crew members.                                                                                    A collection of letters and documents belonging to the Gibson Family.                                                                                        

After a summer working in ibiza it is back to earth with a bang and back to university life…  Year 2!! Our brief this unit is ‘Archives and Collections’ and my primary research has begun.  Independently I will be researching individual archives and collections and intend to visit a number of different museums and National Trust properties to aid and guide me. The images taken, to be reproduced later by pencil, paint, or pen. The task to fill an A3 pad with various different drawings and images, using a variety of mixed media.The idea is to research, experiment and further develop a collection of samples to be used as inspiration. The first thing to consider is ‘What are archives and collections?’ A collection is a gathering of objects or historical documents providing information about a place or people. Collections don't necessarily have to be based within a museum setting they can be private collections on show in private homes. Individual people can also be collectors of