About Blair Martin Cahill
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Education
2012 - 2014
University of Arts London, Chelsea School of Art
1983 - 1988
California Institute of the Arts
Awards
2024
The Mr X Stitch Contemporary Needlework Prize
2024
Hand and Lock Prize 2024, Open Textile Art Bronze Winner
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Event: The Broderers' Exhibition: The Art of Embroidery
Dates: 25 Feb 2025 - 1 Dec 2024
The Broderers’ Exhibition: The Art of Embroidery
Organised by the Broderers’ Company
The Worshipful Company of Broderers is delighted to announce that the Broderers’ Exhibition is coming back to the Bankside Gallery in London between 25 February and 2 March, 2025.
The Broderers’ Exhibition: The Art of Embroidery is an open-submission art exhibition, similar in concept to the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Both established artists and emerging artists can enter their artwork to be considered for inclusion. Selection will be made from digital photographs of finished work. All pieces must be original and available for sale. Submissions close on 31st August 2024.
The exhibition promotes and celebrates embroidery as fine art. It provides artists with a platform to gain exposure, display and sell their artwork and connect with art lovers.
It is organised by the Worshipful Company of Broderers; one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London.
Event: Scope NY
Dates: 8 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2018
New York, NY: The 18th edition of SCOPE New York returns to its Chelsea location at Metropolitan Pavilion. Known for presenting groundbreaking contemporary work, SCOPE New York will welcome 60 international exhibitors at its centrally-located venue. In addition, SCOPE will continue its legacy of critically-acclaimed VIP Programming, with a focused schedule of events, talks and screenings. The first fair to run concurrent with The Armory Show, SCOPE New York’s spirit of innovation has consistently forged the way for emerging artists and galleries. Attuned to nuances in the market and itself an influential force in the cultural sphere, SCOPE continues to usher in a new vision of the contemporary art fair. SCOPE New York opens on Thursday, March 8, 2017, with the Platinum First View and VIP & Press Preview, and will run through Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Biography
Blair Martin Cahill uses thread as a bridge between art and emotion, weaving connections that feel as tangible as they are profound. Her embroidery transforms thread into delicate lines and textures, each stitch infused with intention and care. Through her work, thread becomes more than a medium; it becomes a storyteller, conveying feelings that words often cannot. Her stitches reveal a deep empathy and understanding, inviting viewers to engage not only with the visual beauty of her pieces but also with the emotions that they evoke. In Cahill's hands, thread serves as a link between artist and observer, creating a shared experience that resonates beyond the surface of the fabric.
Blair Martin Cahill obtained her BFA from California Institute of the Arts and then attended the University of Arts London, Chelsea for her MA in Fine Art. She has shown in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition twice, a prize winner for the 2024 Hand and Lock Prize and was chosen for the Young Masters 2024. She has also had the honor of lecturing at the International Sculpture convention and the Collage Artists of America.
