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		Julia Griffiths-Jones Julia’s work is concerned with the translation of textile techniques such as stitching, quilting, patchwork and embroidery into a wire and metal form thus changing its original nature and function but retaining the meaning and decoration. Julia is based in Wales and has exhibited widely in the UK and Europe. Location: Clinical Lift Lobbies           Healing Apron Painted mild steel wire and aluminium,146 x 61cm           Goat’s beard for liver and chest disorders     Moneywort for healing wounds     Lime Tree for epilepsy     Mistletoe for convulsions     Adder’s Tongue to prevent bleeding     Saffron for measles     Fenugreek for sore throat and mouth infections     Common Knapweed to prevent bleeding at the nose or mouth     Comfrey for tonsillitis     Lentils for the bowel     Pellitory of Spain for easing pain and preventing coughs             Looking at nurse’s uniforms, I loved the simple shape of the apron worn in the 20s and 30s, and I wanted crisp and angular shapes to work with. I deconstructed it, filled it with flowers, herbs, hearts, a bird and a child with open arms. I have used Culpeper’s Herbal for information on herbs, and have chosen the ones which particularly refer to illnesses suffered by children.                 Thank You Dress Painted mild steel wire and stitched aluminium, 81 x 61cm The wire structure is made from a combination of drawings made by local school children (as part of the Young Adviser’s Group). One child stated that you need flowers, chocolates, juice and a get well card to help you feel better. This piece is inspired by children’s drawings and is intended as a child’s ‘thank you’ to a nurse or doctor. I looked at samplers, the first embroideries children used to make, and decided to juxtapose neat and ordered imagery to celebrate children of the past with the drawings children of today make. The drawings on the bodice have been made by my five year old daughter and her friend, which I stitched onto the aluminium sheet.