Art project quilt expressing courage of refugees is on display in Leamington
A large quilt created by refugees in a project working with a Leamington artist has been unveiled in the town.
The Threads of Courage quilt was created through three months of creative workshops, shared experiences, conversations, stitching and
printing by a group of men seeking refuge and asylum and Libby Esler, the creative director of ArtLAB.
The quilt was unveiled and is now on display at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum as part of Refugee Week celebrations.
Libby said: “One of my favourite elements of the quilt is that each square represents a unique story, experience or moment shared throughout the project.
"Each of these has come together to create something so powerful – a visual expression of courage, connection, identity, resilience belonging and hope that reaches far beyond language, culture and circumstance.”
The quilt will be on display at the art gallery and museum until September before it is transferred to Warwick as part of the exhibition archives.