Locations by Jan Doherty and Ellis Roome

An exhibition of textile works by Jan Doherty and photographs by Ellis Roome.  Our exhibition explores living in two places; Jan between County Durham and Leeds; Ellis between Leeds and Liverpool. Each of our homes has its own rhythm and holds part of us within, familiarity, comfort, different perspectives and inspiration. 

Jan’s move to Leeds has been to be closer to family.  Although living between rural County Durham and Leeds city, she is drawn to the similarities between the two places; the fields, parks, woodlands, rivers and canal. 

“I love the detail of a leaf, lichen or flower, the flow of the water, the colour and texture of bricks and stones and enjoy the changes throughout the year.  Colour and texture are integral to my work.  I create quilted collages and monoprints using self dyed and printed fabrics, thus creating rich colours, textures and layers that invite deeper…