As part of Warped and Wasted, we gathered feedback from both the artists who created the exhibition and the people who came to visit it. The findings show how creative reuse, collaboration and sustainability can inspire both makers and audiences.

What the Artists Told Us

Eleven artists from seam collective shared their experiences of making and installing the exhibition. Their responses showed how the project influenced their creative practice and thinking about sustainability.

Five key things we learned:

1. Everyone wanted to do it again!
   All of the artists said they would like to take part in a similar project in the future.
2. Working together made people feel braver and more creative.
   Artists felt inspired to try new ideas, work on bigger projects and experiment in ways they might not have done alone.
3. Waste materials became exciting materials.
   Using reclaimed textiles helped artists discover new colours, textures and ways of making.
4. People thought more carefully about sustainability.
   Artists said they became more aware of where materials come from, how they are used and what happens to them at the end of their life.
5. The group wants the project to keep growing.
   There was strong enthusiasm for touring the exhibition, sharing skills and working with new audiences in the future.

Read the full Artist Feedback Report

What Visitors Told Us

Twenty-one visitors completed a feedback survey after experiencing the exhibition. Their responses showed strong enjoyment and a real connection with the themes of textiles and sustainability.

Five key things we learned:

1. Visitors loved the exhibition.
   Every person who completed the survey gave the exhibition either 4 or 5 stars, with most giving it the highest score.
2. People felt inspired to make things.
   Many visitors said the exhibition encouraged them to try textile techniques or think more creatively about fabric.
3. The message about textile waste was important.
   Visitors said the exhibition helped them think about reusing, repairing and recycling textiles.
4. Old materials can become something amazing.
   People enjoyed seeing how discarded fabrics and unwanted textiles could be transformed into artwork.
5. People wanted more.
   Visitors said they would like more opportunities to meet artists and would enjoy seeing similar exhibitions again in the future.

Read the full Audience Feedback Report

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