A hanging paper tapestry, a rust-coloured plinth featuring six small-scale craft objects in bronze, enamel and wood.

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Mary Farmer (Estate)

Mary Farmer (1940 - 2021) studied Fine Art at Beckenham School of Art (1958-1961) followed by a Graffham Weavers Residency (1962) and Digswell Arts Fellowship (1964-1967). The visionary arts residency programme established by Henry Morris in 1957. A more comprehensive history is available at ArtFacts.net Since her death, works have been acquired by the Crafts Study Centre (who also hosted a major exhibition of her work, 2024) and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Estate administrator for the Weaver and Tapestry Artist Mary Farmer

Boston, England

Mary Farmer (1940 - 2021) studied Fine Art at Beckenham School of Art (1958-1961) followed by a Graffham Weavers Residency (1962) and Digswell Arts Fellowship (1964-1967). The visionary arts residency programme established by Henry Morris in 1957. A more comprehensive history is available at ArtFacts.net Since her death, works have been acquired by the Crafts Study Centre (who also hosted a major exhibition of her work, 2024) and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Focus:
Making Mary Farmer's works available to be seen and researching past exhibitions, works and commissions

I utilise public transport where possible and drive an EV where necessary. Our electricity is from renewable sources, including solar panels and our minimal gas usage is carbon offset.

Mary Farmer (1940 - 2021) studied Fine Art at Beckenham School of Art (1958-1961) followed by a Graffham Weavers Residency (1962) and Digswell Arts Fellowship (1964-1967). The visionary arts residency programme established by Henry Morris in 1957. A more comprehensive history is available at ArtFacts.net Since her death, works have been acquired by the Crafts Study Centre (who also hosted a major exhibition of her work, 2024) and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Focus:
Making Mary Farmer's works available to be seen and researching past exhibitions, works and commissions

I utilise public transport where possible and drive an EV where necessary. Our electricity is from renewable sources, including solar panels and our minimal gas usage is carbon offset.