Artwork created by a Warminster student celebrating the town’s history is now on display at Warminster Museum.
Titled ‘Where I Grew Up’, the textile piece was created by Warminster resident Madison Chappell while studying on an A-Level Creative Arts course at Trowbridge College. It explores the town’s heritage and reflects the lives and memories of its residents.
“This piece is made from my Grandad’s old tablecloth; this both links my work to my family and Warminster’s cloth industry,” said Madison.
“To provoke reflection, I have used faint prints of photographs, leaflets and documents related to the town’s history and my ancestors.
“My textile collages feature a playful, pastel colour palette, reminiscent of a storybook, mirroring the town’s historical narrative. Joining these pieces creates a sense of journey through time, communicating the concept of growing up as it flows from one building or landscape to the next. The more you examine the piece, the more history you can uncover.”
Madison is now continuing her studies at Bath University. Her work will remain on display at the museum until December. More of her art can be found on Instagram at @maddi.chappell_art.
