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Stitching together: Ethical dimensions and innovative approaches to participatory textile making
- Source: Journal of Arts & Communities, Volume 11, Issue ‘Stitching Together’ Part Two, Dec 2020, p. 3 - 11
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- 01 Dec 2020
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Abstract
This article, written by the coordinators of the Stitching Together network, introduces a diverse range of case studies that critically discuss participatory textile making activities, complementing a first collection of case studies that was provided in the previous volume of this journal. Drawing on a recent network event and the case studies included in this issue, the article outlines a number of ethical dimensions that arise in participatory textile making activities: first, the challenge of inclusivity; second, the vulnerabilities that arise when space is made for shared learning; third, the issue of communication between facilitators, participants and partners in collaborative projects; and fourth, the ways in which projects and participants are (re)presented in research findings. The theme of innovation is also discussed, with a focus on the participant experience. Looking to the future, the need for further collaborative interrogation of the complex questions raised through participatory textile work is highlighted. A good practice document, created with the input of network members, is highlighted as a potentially useful foundation for continued critical discussion.
Funding
- The Arts and Humanities Research Council (Award AH/R007497/1)