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Flotsam Collection II

Jo is repeatedly drawn to the Cornish coast which juts out into the North Atlantic Current, a tributary of the Gulf Stream. This coastline serves as a unique collection point for material from all over the planet and nev.....Read more

Flotsam Collection III

It's Only a Game (2014)

It’s Only a Game (2014) has been constructed from netting, rope and fishing line, incorporating small plastic toys washed ashore on the coasts of Britain and Ireland. The tapestry presents many playful objects, providing.....Read more

Artist Jo Atherton weaves with materials gathered on UK beaches

Scouring the British coastline for flotsam, Jo Atherton collects fishing line, netting and other unexpected items for her colourful tapestries. These orphaned objects, curated by the waves, are transformed into exciting,.....Read more

Artist Jo Atherton weaves with materials gathered on UK beaches

Scouring the UK coast for flotsam, I collect fishing line, netting and other unexpected objects which are turned into colourful tapestries. In weaving these items together, lost objects are given a second chance, recycle.....Read more