Remnants

RAMM & Arts University Plymouth

Image: Rowan Hewitt, Multimedia Textiles

Work by 2nd Year BA (Hons) Textile Design at Arts University Plymouth.

This exhibition presents a body of textile works developed in response to artefacts from the collections of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter. Each piece explores the historical narratives, material qualities, and cultural significance embedded within these objects, transforming archival research into contemporary textile practice.

Drawing inspiration from artefacts connected to the Southwest and beyond, the artists have investigated the stories these objects carry considering their origins, function, and the people who once used them. Through processes such as print, knit, construction, and other hand-crafted textile techniques, the works reinterpret these histories while celebrating the tactile nature of making.

28 March - 20 June 2026

Riverside Gallery

Central to this exhibition is the recognition of tools, process, and craftsmanship. The act of making is celebrated, highlighting traditional textile methods and the physical engagement between maker, material, and technique. By emphasising manual processes rather than digital production, the exhibition reflects on the enduring relevance of handcraft in contemporary textile design.

Plan your visit

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm.

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Maker Showcase - Catherine Ade: Lithography

Maker Showcase Gallery, 28 March - 9 May 2026

Maker Showcase - Arwyn Jones: Ceramics

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