Mud and Thread

This is an archived version of the blog www.mudandthread.co.uk which was set up to document the creative collaboration between ceramic artist Gill Bliss and textile artist Joy Merron, running from Jan 2021-June 2022. The two artists continued the collaboration throughout 2023, contributing work to many exhibitions and undertaking a residency at The Black Swan, Frome - all of which is documented on the instagram site: @mud_and_thread

‘Mud and Thread’ is a creative collaboration between textile artist Joy Merron and ceramic artist Gill Bliss.  Gill and Joy met during a lockdown project set up by Somerset Art Works, called ‘Somerset Reacquainted’. Initially the group’s only contact was through zoom calls; but Gill and Joy found common ground in their experiences and outlook.  This led to the suggestion that working together may present exciting and effective possibilities to push the boundaries of their material skills and broaden their individual practices. This blog (in conjunction with Instagram postings), will be used to document the journey of their collaboration, beginning in January 2021 and recording 18 months of their explorations, insights, and outcomes.