Public Art and Installation in Textiles – A Level Textiles CCEA Revision

Exploring Public Art and Installation in Textiles

Appreciate the fact that public art utilising textiles offers accessibility and engagement on a large scale.
Recognise that public installations using textiles can incorporate a multitude of techniques from traditional to cutting-edge methods.
Explore how textile artists can utilise the environment, communities, and public interactions to create site-specific art with specific narratives.
Understand that these works frequently aim to provoke thought or highlight social and environmental issues.

Acknowledge the necessity for weather-resistant and durable materials when creating large-scale public installations.
Understand the importance of collaboration, often with local communities or groups, in the development and execution of public installations.
Recognise how differing installation methods can affect the viewer’s interaction, from elevated structures to ground-based pieces or interactive works.
Distinguish the role of scale, from large scale installations which command attention to small-scale works inviting closer inspection.

Appraise public textile installations considering their integration with their environment, local response, and overall impact.
Understand the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of an installation addressing its intended message or theme.
Develop critical thinking about how public installations can challenge, enhance or negatively impact public spaces and communities.

Examine the work of contemporary artists using textiles in public spaces, exploring their techniques, choice of materials and themes.
Assess the development of public textile art over recent years, highlighting trends or changes in methodology, material choice, and public interaction.
Recognise the boost given to public textile installations by events like the Textile Biennale, where innovative and thought-provoking work is often displayed.

Encourage a bold and imaginative approach to creating personal concepts for public installations in textiles.
Iterate ideas through sketching, model making, and digital design, documenting the development process.
Outline considerations for practical application including location, materials, installation methods, and intended audience.
Document the process from design to installation, capturing images and notes to demonstrate the journey from concept to fruition.