Tate St Ives Unveils Gözde İlkin's Textile Installation Those Who Remember Their Births

Tate St Ives has invited Turkish artist Gözde İlkin to develop a unique installation named Those Who Remember Their Births, which will launch in autumn. This project was conceived during two residencies in St Ives in 2026. İlkin's work integrates sculpture, painting, and embroidery to explore the links among memory, landscape, and women's experiences. During her time in St Ives, she observed the coastline as a dynamic archive, reflecting on how natural elements like waves and tides alter the terrain while intertwining geological and human narratives. Her installation delves into how landscapes, textiles, everyday items, and collective histories can convey memory. Utilizing vintage family bedsheets, İlkin creates flowing, wave-inspired sculptures enhanced with batik, wire, and intricate painted and embroidered details, which are suspended within the gallery. This commission represents a notable enhancement to Tate St Ives's offerings, showcasing İlkin's diverse artistic methods and her connection to the local environment.