Piece Makers’ Exhibition – REME Museum

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]