JOYCE HICKS

Joyce Hicks
I am fascinated by the numerous and varied ways that fibres can be interlaced to produce textiles, containers and woven forms. I enjoy the preparation and handling of fibres, getting to know my materials and using my understanding of basketry techniques to create my pieces. My inspirations come from my science background, nature and travelling.

Currently my work is focused on looping techniques. These are very old techniques used by many indigenous peoples, for example, the Aboriginals in Australia and many tribes in Papua New Guinea. Scandinavian countries also have a long tradition of looping, especially interconnected looping or Nalbinding. I explore and adapt various looping techniques in my work, using natural and man made fibres.

I also make fibre jewellery, using a variety of materials and found objects. Please see Wearable Pieces. Please contact me for more information.

I am part of Basketry Plus, an exhibiting group. Above are examples of the group's work.
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Basketmakers’ Association, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames, Surrey, 25th March to 26th April 2015.

Oxfordshire Basketmakers, River & Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, 14th June to 26th August 2014

Basketry Plus, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, 13th June to 15th September 2013

Worshipful Company of Basketmakers

Basketry Plus, Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College, London, 1st to 31st May 2012
and then
Wardown Park Museum, Luton, Bedfordshire, 10th January to 28th April 2013

Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, Apricot Gallery, London, 6th to 10th September

Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 4th June to 3rd July 2011

Basketry Plus, Lauderdale House, Highgate, London, 5th to 17th April 2011

Oxfordshire Baskermakers, Vale & Downland Museum, Wantage, 8th to 26th September 2009

Basketry Plus, Barbican Centre, London, 2nd to 28th September 2009