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Robins is renowned for her inventive and provocative use of knitting, finding it to be a powerful medium for self-expression and communication because of the cultural preconceptions that continue to surround it.

She works to commission and exhibits nationally and internationally, most recently History in the Making: stories of materials and makers, 2000 BC – Now, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022, The Hepworth Wakefield & Saatchi Gallery, London and I Put a Spell on You – Magic and Mysticism, Art Exchange, University of Essex.

In 2003 she held a solo exhibition, Cosy, at The Minories, Colchester.

She has been the recipient of numerous grants including Arts Council England/National Lottery, British Council, Crafts Council and AHRC (Arts & Humanities Research Council).

Her work is held in private and public collections including the Government Art Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, Crafts Council and Museum and KODE – kunstmuseene i Bergen, Norway.

Please note this event is for ages 16+

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Concession£9.00 per ticket

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Road Directions

There is a drop-off point for cars and coaches, this is accessible from Lewis Gardens – cars can pull in just in front of the bollards for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Four accessible parking bays are available next to the Firstsite entrance.

These are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To access these please drive down Queen Street and take the first turning after the Curzon cinema and then drive up and right, past the front entrance and the spaces will be on your right.

Please telephone our welcome desk on 01206 713 700 to find out more.

Colchester Art Society Lecture Series – Freddie Robins

Type:Talk

Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH
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