Michael brennand wood biography of william hill

An explosion of colour, textiles, shape and form will greet visitors to Dovecot Studios when a major retrospective exhibition of work by Michael Brennand-Wood opens for a christmas run. Forever Changes runs from the 7 December through until 12 January 2013.

Michael Brennand-Wood is internationally regarded as one of the most innovative and inspiring artists working in textiles.

He makes elaborate, eye-catching wall-hung pieces that are part sculpture, part textile. Covered in an intriguing variety of materials ranging from conventional textiles to flags, CDs and badges, the pieces have elaborate visual patterns masking more profound meanings.

He has persistently worked within contested areas of textile practice, embroidery, pattern, lace and floral imagery.

Born in Lancashire in the 50s, Brennand-Wood completed an art foundation course at Bolton College of Art and Design.

Choosing to do a BA (Hons) in textiles at Manchester Polytechnic has since been described as “heroic” as h