Artist Jo Atherton weaves with materials gathered on UK beaches

Scouring the British coastline for flotsam, Jo Atherton collects fishing line, netting and other unexpected items for her colourful tapestries. These orphaned objects, curated by the waves, are transformed into exciting, vibrant weavings, to be pondered and read anew. Jo has a keen interest in working with found objects and is fascinated by cultural memory. By collecting ordinary and extraordinary objects from the tideline, her vibrant tapestries become a means of telling stories of our time.