Alison Aye
@alisonaye.bsky.social
Continuing to record the year, one stitched-newspaper-face at a time. 62 Group. Trying to break the Class Ceiling.
https://bio.site/alisonaye
https://bio.site/alisonaye
I’m on my way to deliver ‘Jake and Dinos’ for the ING Discerning Eye exhibition
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I’m on my way to deliver ‘Jake and Dinos’ for the ING Discerning Eye exhibition
Ego maniac alert! This wasn’t finished in time for my Barbican Library show (a load of stitched collages made from Kenneth Clark’s Civilisation book, lacking women artists). Photo of me by Michelle Richards from Alice Fisher‘s Observer article. The back is better than the front, obvs
October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ego maniac alert! This wasn’t finished in time for my Barbican Library show (a load of stitched collages made from Kenneth Clark’s Civilisation book, lacking women artists). Photo of me by Michelle Richards from Alice Fisher‘s Observer article. The back is better than the front, obvs
Looking forward to the Traitors tonight. Might not be able to stitch at the same time. (Detail from ‘The Audience 2024’. Day 3, Claudia Winkleman. Cut from the Metro 31.12.23. BBC)
October 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Looking forward to the Traitors tonight. Might not be able to stitch at the same time. (Detail from ‘The Audience 2024’. Day 3, Claudia Winkleman. Cut from the Metro 31.12.23. BBC)
The Shock of the New by Robert Hughes. Fresh from Penge’s Barnardo’s. A quid. Honks of fags.
I’m attempting to give up male artists, but Bacon is my weakness.
I’m here all week. Tell your friends.
I’m attempting to give up male artists, but Bacon is my weakness.
I’m here all week. Tell your friends.
September 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Shock of the New by Robert Hughes. Fresh from Penge’s Barnardo’s. A quid. Honks of fags.
I’m attempting to give up male artists, but Bacon is my weakness.
I’m here all week. Tell your friends.
I’m attempting to give up male artists, but Bacon is my weakness.
I’m here all week. Tell your friends.
Coffee Morning - 11am, Friday 19th September. I’ll be pouring…
September 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Coffee Morning - 11am, Friday 19th September. I’ll be pouring…
I’ll be removing the remaining ‘Civilisation Collages’ (from my Barbican Library show) from my shop (see ‘buy my work’ in the bio link) at midnight tonight. Priced at £57, which includes UK postage (sorry, but I’m not posting outside of the UK currently) and a 5% donation to Arts Emergency
September 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I’ll be removing the remaining ‘Civilisation Collages’ (from my Barbican Library show) from my shop (see ‘buy my work’ in the bio link) at midnight tonight. Priced at £57, which includes UK postage (sorry, but I’m not posting outside of the UK currently) and a 5% donation to Arts Emergency
Jarvis, by Henry Miller, 2025
Watercolour on a box of dog biscuits
12 x 19 x 5 cm
Watercolour on a box of dog biscuits
12 x 19 x 5 cm
September 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Jarvis, by Henry Miller, 2025
Watercolour on a box of dog biscuits
12 x 19 x 5 cm
Watercolour on a box of dog biscuits
12 x 19 x 5 cm
Most people walk straight past my exhibition on their way to see the Blondie one. Fair play though, Martyn Goddard sure knows how to take a photo. It’s about 30 seconds walk away from mine, if you fancy combining the two.
Blondie in Camera 1978, until 5.1.26. Free
Blondie in Camera 1978, until 5.1.26. Free
August 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Most people walk straight past my exhibition on their way to see the Blondie one. Fair play though, Martyn Goddard sure knows how to take a photo. It’s about 30 seconds walk away from mine, if you fancy combining the two.
Blondie in Camera 1978, until 5.1.26. Free
Blondie in Camera 1978, until 5.1.26. Free
All is well with the world on Dad’s allotment
August 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
All is well with the world on Dad’s allotment
‘Civilisation’ until 28th August
Barbican Library (Floor 2) London EC2
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30-5.30
Tues + Thurs 9.30-7.30
Sat 9.30-4.
PV: Mon 4th Aug, 6-8.25pm (we need to make sure we are cleared up and gone by 8.30, so the lovely gallery staff can get home).
Barbican Library (Floor 2) London EC2
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30-5.30
Tues + Thurs 9.30-7.30
Sat 9.30-4.
PV: Mon 4th Aug, 6-8.25pm (we need to make sure we are cleared up and gone by 8.30, so the lovely gallery staff can get home).
August 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
‘Civilisation’ until 28th August
Barbican Library (Floor 2) London EC2
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30-5.30
Tues + Thurs 9.30-7.30
Sat 9.30-4.
PV: Mon 4th Aug, 6-8.25pm (we need to make sure we are cleared up and gone by 8.30, so the lovely gallery staff can get home).
Barbican Library (Floor 2) London EC2
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30-5.30
Tues + Thurs 9.30-7.30
Sat 9.30-4.
PV: Mon 4th Aug, 6-8.25pm (we need to make sure we are cleared up and gone by 8.30, so the lovely gallery staff can get home).
Waiting to install my work (which all fits under my arm - smug) at the Barbican Library. I’m 2 hours early, obvs
July 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Waiting to install my work (which all fits under my arm - smug) at the Barbican Library. I’m 2 hours early, obvs
The Lost Lionesses BBC4 11.30pm 1st July
June 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Lost Lionesses BBC4 11.30pm 1st July
I’m eating an avocado from the draining board at work like a posh barbarian
June 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m eating an avocado from the draining board at work like a posh barbarian
Day 59
RIP Henry Kelly, 1946 - 2025, broadcaster and journalist
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #collage
RIP Henry Kelly, 1946 - 2025, broadcaster and journalist
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #collage
June 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Day 59
RIP Henry Kelly, 1946 - 2025, broadcaster and journalist
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #collage
RIP Henry Kelly, 1946 - 2025, broadcaster and journalist
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #collage
Day 58
Auzzy Blood
Swallowed swords on 'Britain's Got Talent', resulting in 700 Ofcom complaints
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Charlotte McLaughlin
Photo: ITV*
#theaudience2025 #stitch
Auzzy Blood
Swallowed swords on 'Britain's Got Talent', resulting in 700 Ofcom complaints
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Charlotte McLaughlin
Photo: ITV*
#theaudience2025 #stitch
June 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Day 58
Auzzy Blood
Swallowed swords on 'Britain's Got Talent', resulting in 700 Ofcom complaints
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Charlotte McLaughlin
Photo: ITV*
#theaudience2025 #stitch
Auzzy Blood
Swallowed swords on 'Britain's Got Talent', resulting in 700 Ofcom complaints
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Charlotte McLaughlin
Photo: ITV*
#theaudience2025 #stitch
The AIDS Memorial Quilt in the Turbine Hall is ruddy monumental. Reading the names and listening to the stories. Mammoth. All the emotions.
The quilts are briefly on display at Tate Modern (until 16th June, free to view) and commemorate (ongoing) lives lost #aidsmemorialquilt
The quilts are briefly on display at Tate Modern (until 16th June, free to view) and commemorate (ongoing) lives lost #aidsmemorialquilt
June 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The AIDS Memorial Quilt in the Turbine Hall is ruddy monumental. Reading the names and listening to the stories. Mammoth. All the emotions.
The quilts are briefly on display at Tate Modern (until 16th June, free to view) and commemorate (ongoing) lives lost #aidsmemorialquilt
The quilts are briefly on display at Tate Modern (until 16th June, free to view) and commemorate (ongoing) lives lost #aidsmemorialquilt
Day 57
Kevin Kennedy
No longer playing Curly Watts, he is currently touring with, 'Punk Off - The Sounds of Punk and New Wave'
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Rachel Corcoran
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #kevinkennedy
Kevin Kennedy
No longer playing Curly Watts, he is currently touring with, 'Punk Off - The Sounds of Punk and New Wave'
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Rachel Corcoran
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #kevinkennedy
June 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Day 57
Kevin Kennedy
No longer playing Curly Watts, he is currently touring with, 'Punk Off - The Sounds of Punk and New Wave'
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Rachel Corcoran
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #kevinkennedy
Kevin Kennedy
No longer playing Curly Watts, he is currently touring with, 'Punk Off - The Sounds of Punk and New Wave'
Cut from: Metro 27.2.25
Article by: Rachel Corcoran
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #kevinkennedy
Day 56
RIP Kate Mitchell, c1979 - 2021, charity worker murdered in a hotel room
Cut from: 26.2.25
Photo: PA*
RIP Kate Mitchell, c1979 - 2021, charity worker murdered in a hotel room
Cut from: 26.2.25
Photo: PA*
June 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Day 56
RIP Kate Mitchell, c1979 - 2021, charity worker murdered in a hotel room
Cut from: 26.2.25
Photo: PA*
RIP Kate Mitchell, c1979 - 2021, charity worker murdered in a hotel room
Cut from: 26.2.25
Photo: PA*
Day 55
RIP Bill Fay, 1943 - 2025, singer-songwriter
Cut from: Metro 24.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #billfay
RIP Bill Fay, 1943 - 2025, singer-songwriter
Cut from: Metro 24.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #billfay
June 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Day 55
RIP Bill Fay, 1943 - 2025, singer-songwriter
Cut from: Metro 24.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #billfay
RIP Bill Fay, 1943 - 2025, singer-songwriter
Cut from: Metro 24.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #billfay
Day 54
Gisèle Pelicot
Six of Pelicot's abusers 'set free just weeks after sentencing'
Cut from: Metro 18.2.25
Article by: Sarah Hooper
Photo: AP* #theaudience2025
Gisèle Pelicot
Six of Pelicot's abusers 'set free just weeks after sentencing'
Cut from: Metro 18.2.25
Article by: Sarah Hooper
Photo: AP* #theaudience2025
June 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Day 54
Gisèle Pelicot
Six of Pelicot's abusers 'set free just weeks after sentencing'
Cut from: Metro 18.2.25
Article by: Sarah Hooper
Photo: AP* #theaudience2025
Gisèle Pelicot
Six of Pelicot's abusers 'set free just weeks after sentencing'
Cut from: Metro 18.2.25
Article by: Sarah Hooper
Photo: AP* #theaudience2025
Day 53
Anastacia
Is 'set to receive the Global Recognition Award at the first Metro Pride Awards'
Cut from: Metro 26.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025
Anastacia
Is 'set to receive the Global Recognition Award at the first Metro Pride Awards'
Cut from: Metro 26.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025
June 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Day 53
Anastacia
Is 'set to receive the Global Recognition Award at the first Metro Pride Awards'
Cut from: Metro 26.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025
Anastacia
Is 'set to receive the Global Recognition Award at the first Metro Pride Awards'
Cut from: Metro 26.2.25
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025
Day 52
RIP Rick Buckler, 1955 - 2025, drummer and member of The Jam
Cut from: Metro 20.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
RIP Rick Buckler, 1955 - 2025, drummer and member of The Jam
Cut from: Metro 20.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
June 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Day 52
RIP Rick Buckler, 1955 - 2025, drummer and member of The Jam
Cut from: Metro 20.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
RIP Rick Buckler, 1955 - 2025, drummer and member of The Jam
Cut from: Metro 20.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
Day 51
RIP Paquita la del Barrio, 1947 - 2025, Mexican music legend and feminist
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #stitchdocumentary
RIP Paquita la del Barrio, 1947 - 2025, Mexican music legend and feminist
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #stitchdocumentary
June 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Day 51
RIP Paquita la del Barrio, 1947 - 2025, Mexican music legend and feminist
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #stitchdocumentary
RIP Paquita la del Barrio, 1947 - 2025, Mexican music legend and feminist
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
#theaudience2025 #stitchdocumentary
Day 49
Martin Diver
Received an apology 35 years after being dismissed from the army for being gay
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
Martin Diver
Received an apology 35 years after being dismissed from the army for being gay
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
June 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Day 49
Martin Diver
Received an apology 35 years after being dismissed from the army for being gay
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
Martin Diver
Received an apology 35 years after being dismissed from the army for being gay
Cut from: Metro 19.2.25
Photo: Uncredited
Days 47 + 48
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
Detained in Iran while on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, accused of making unspecified security-related offences.
Cut from: Metro 17.2.25
Article by: Brooke Davies
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #craigandlindsayforeman
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
Detained in Iran while on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, accused of making unspecified security-related offences.
Cut from: Metro 17.2.25
Article by: Brooke Davies
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #craigandlindsayforeman
June 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Days 47 + 48
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
Detained in Iran while on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, accused of making unspecified security-related offences.
Cut from: Metro 17.2.25
Article by: Brooke Davies
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #craigandlindsayforeman
Lindsay and Craig Foreman
Detained in Iran while on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, accused of making unspecified security-related offences.
Cut from: Metro 17.2.25
Article by: Brooke Davies
Photo: Uncredited #theaudience2025 #craigandlindsayforeman