Join us for a special Museum Late opening of Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell. Immerse yourself in pattern and colour while enjoying a glass of fizz in a relaxed evening setting.
Presenting a diverse range of material from the Collier Campbell Archive, Paint! Pattern! Print! invites us into the exuberant world of pioneering designers Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell. Discover their creative journey from the first strokes of the paintbrush to the finished artworks and translation from design to textiles, fashion and homeware.
Sisters Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell worked alongside each other for over 50 years, creating vibrant painterly patterns that transformed printed fabric and the world of interiors. Their highly successful and prolific partnership as Collier Campbell brought British design to global audiences collaborating with brands such as Liberty’s, Heals and Jaeger.
Experimental and innovative from the start, the sisters became pioneers, taking control of the whole process from raw to finished printed cloth as designer converters. As a result, they were able to retain the rights to their own designs as well as develop their own colours and control the quality of both the cloth and the printing. For two women to enter the world of manufacture, approaching companies and making deals was groundbreaking. It was also a bold move at a time when Britain was facing a recession.
Today Sarah Campbell continues this process in her independent creative journey inspired as always by her passion for painting, pattern and print.
To book, choose your desired ticket and select your desired date at 18:00 – 20:00 (Last entry 19:15) as your timeslot. All tickets include a free glass of fizz (or alcohol-free alternative) to enjoy with your visit!
BOOK NOWEnhance your experience by pre-ordering your copy of the new book Paint! Pattern! Print! The Textiles of Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell published to coincide with the exhibition.
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Eating and drinking: No food or drink is permitted in the Museum, other than bottled water. The Fashion and Textile Museum is located in the heart of Bermondsey Street, surrounded by award-winning restaurants, cafes and pubs. So, if you would like to enjoy a meal or a drink before or after your visit, there is plenty to choose from.For more information, check out our plan your visit page or our FAQs.