Bradford Cathedral is currently hosting an exhibition called 'Counter-flow' by Eva Mileusnic.
It consists of one hundred pairs of porcelain feet, the shapes based on shoemakers' lasts, decorated with textile patterns from around the world. There are different shapes and sizes and each pair is unique. They represent the feet of migrants, reflecting both current tensions around migration and the artist's own family history. Her parents and her husband's parents were refugees from Hungary who came to Britain in the 1940s and 50s.
The hundred pairs of feet also reference Bradford's rich and diverse communities and the Cathedral's centenary.
Read more about the exhibition HERE.
Hi Jenny - that looks quite extraordinary to see ... thanks for letting us know about them - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteAn interesting project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and sombre display...good for those contemplating the interactions between immigrants and politicians these days. But I also am drawn to the design work, the expertise, the talent of the craftswoman.
ReplyDeleteSuch an evocative piece! We are all descended from immigrants.
ReplyDeleteThese are marvelous. That second shot particularly stands out.
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