Meet the artist Alice Hume at Aspex Portsmouth, where she works live on her Harris loom as part of the '2126: What if?' exhibition.
Alice Hume is at Aspex Portsmouth on Sunday 6 September, working live on her Harris loom right there in the gallery. It's one of those rare chances to see a craft happen in person rather than just seeing the finished piece on a wall, and if you've ever wondered how a loom actually works, this is your best bet.
The session is part of the 2126: What if? exhibition, which imagines Portsmouth a century from now. Hume is a weaver, and on selected Sundays she brings her loom into the gallery to work in front of visitors. While she's weaving, she'll be talking about her practice and the process behind her work, so you can ask questions and get a proper sense of how it all comes together.
It's a slow, tactile thing to watch, and having the artist there to walk you through it changes the experience from just looking at an exhibition to seeing it being made. If you're into textiles, weaving, or just curious about how a Harris loom operates, it's well worth a visit.
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It's free to attend and there's no booking required, so you can just turn up on the day. The session is part of the wider 2126: What if? exhibition at Aspex Portsmouth, which you can wander through before or after. Alice Hume will be working on Sunday 6 September, and it's free to come along and watch.
