#7 Weaving Connections with Jenny Steele

Today’s guest is the brilliant Jenny Steele, an artist whose sculptural practice weaves together heritage techniques and deep emotion. Since 2020, Jenny has retrained extensively in loom weaving, basketry, rush weaving and passementerie, building a tactile, joyful and sensorial language through materials. Her work explores the power of celebration as a rebellious, affirming act, while also holding space for grief which stems from experiencing multiple bereavements from early to teen yearsJenny’s sculptures are made from sustainable, locally sourced materials—from discarded industrial yarns of Northern mills to flora, seaweed and willow—offering a profound connection to place, memory and belonging.You can find out more about Jenny’s work at https://www.jennysteele.co.uk and on instagram and X @jennycsteeleIf you enjoyed this episode please , follow, share, spread the word and look out for more brilliant conversations coming soon. You can find the grateful web on ACAST, spotify, AND apple podcasts, You can also find and follow us on Instagram @the_grateful_web and @jo_clementsSo Until next time—keep making, keep thinking, and keep weaving those connections. See you soon!This podcast has been made possible with generous support from GMCA Inspire Fund and by an a-n Artists Bursary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.