{"title":"Julia Triston","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulia Triston is a renowned textile artist and author, celebrated for her innovative approach to fabric manipulation and design. With a distinctive passion for the creative arts, Julia delves into the world of textiles, exploring themes with both a critical and artistic eye. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eTextile Protest\u003c\/em\u003e, offer insightful perspectives into the role of textiles in cultural and political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Julia's books stand out for their thought-provoking exploration of how fabric can be used as a medium of expression and change. Her keen understanding of textiles not only enriches readers' knowledge but also inspires them to view fabric arts through a fresh and contemporary lens. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious enthusiast, Julia Triston's collection provides a compelling look into the vibrant intersection of creativity and cultural dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"textile-protest-by-julia-triston-9781849949071","title":"Textile Protest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark survey of how textiles have been used for political protest in the 20th and 21st centuries, including banners, flags, clothing and pieces from the world of fine art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTextile Protest\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the richness and diversity of textiles that have been used to express resistance in its many forms. Protest textiles can be confrontational and explicit, satirical and subversive or ironic and humorous. They can be used to bridge gaps following conflicts or to challenge contentious issues of language, ideology, or imbalances of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether for social justice or peace, to demonstrate opposition to oppression or to celebrate liberty, to honour hope and equality or to express solidarity with others, people have made and united behind protest textiles for hundreds of years. This book forms a valuable history of their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is thoughtfully illustrated with examples, including heavily embroidered suffragette and trade union banners, the knitted pussyhats of the 2017 Women's March, Pride flags that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and the vast variety of textile art in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also covers the rich history of fine art textiles with a political theme, such as Judy Chicago's iconic 1970s installation \u003cem\u003eThe Dinner Party\u003c\/em\u003e, and includes interviews with prominent activist artists that give further insight into the way everyday materials can be repurposed to create arresting political art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBold and subversive, beautiful and fascinating, \u003cem\u003eTextile Protest\u003c\/em\u003e is an important global exploration of how fabric has been used to make a political statement over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545063674092,"sku":"9781849949071","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18132373482846.jpg?v=1749790897"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/julia-triston.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}