The Making of Feeling Blue | Contemporary art at the Queen's House

With its array of colours, striking design and text, it’s hard not to be taken in by this vibrant tapestry.

Feeling Blue is a brand-new commission from Royal Museums Greenwich. It was created by multidisciplinary artist Alberta Whittle and Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.

Currently on display in the Queen’s Presence Chamber in the Queen’s House, the tapestry is rooted in maritime traditions.

“The title for the tapestry – Feeling Blue – is derived from a nautical saying,” Whittle explains. “When sailors would pass away at sea, the crew would paint a blue band on the hull of the ship or wear some kind of blue.”

Head to the Queen’s House to see Feeling Blue for yourself – and keep watching to discover the story of the tapestry's making.

Feeling Blue at the Queen's House: https://www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house/at...
Artist Q&A: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/...
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