Abstract

Fiona Larkin introduces her new publication, Soft Power Soft Fictions, made in response to the Women Artists of the North-East Library (WANEL) Collection and the work of Ethel Guymer, whose work is held in the Middlesbrough Collection. Larkin will discuss her practice and engagement with archives and making work in response to the life and work of others. Guymer was a key member of the Cleveland Art Society for over 30 years holding positions including Treasurer and Secretary. Artworks from the Cleveland Art Society form some of the early works in the Middlesbrough Collection.