Tender Whispers from the Heart is a collaborative project between textile artist Rebecca Devaney, founder of Textile Tours of Paris, and Sura Qadiri, Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Literature at St Catherine’s College, University of Cambridge. Exploring the intimate relationship between literature, textiles and human connection, the project brings together poetry and prose in French and English with the contemplative art of hand embroidery. Developed through an online course, participants from around the world responded to themes including love, longing, nature, connection and healing, translating words and personal reflections into stitched works using silk threads and vintage French linens. The resulting exhibition celebrates embroidery as a powerful form of storytelling, creative expression and connection.

This exhibition will be accompanied by a talk and workshops, funded by Creative Ireland dlr