Ōsōji (大掃除) "big cleaning,
Ōsōji (大掃除), a ritual rooted in Shintoism and Buddhism, meaning "big cleaning, is a Japanese turn of the year ritual to purify homes, workplaces, and minds for a fresh start. It is time to sweep away the past year's dirt, and and to welcome in the new Allow yourself that time of transition as we prepare for the year ahead and hope for positive change. It is hard to believe it was six years ago this week I was in Japan at the Tokyo Great Quilt Festival with Art Textiles: Made in Britain . A positive and supportive group, our current exhibition 'Flight' moves to ACE, Somerton In March 7 - April 11 and to my home city in Norwich at Mandell's Gallery April 25- May 23 Further details of all exhibitions are currently on my website. I am delighted ti have been invited to exhibit in the Timelessness of Stitch exhibition with Timesless Textiles in Newcastle, Australia, which opens on 1st April. Walking in the Winter air in Mote Park an...
