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Some Relief !
Early 20th Century Milagros from the Bexhill Museum collection
A discovery from the museum stores was a small collection of early 20th century Milagros and these formed a starting point for the next workshop. These small, embossed tin pieces, believed to be Maltese in origin are traditionally given as votive offerings to aid healing or bring safe fortune. Typically a custom of South American and the Iberian Peninsula cultures, a Milagro (Spanish for miracle) is left in a place of worship to accompany a prayer.
Using the embossed technique of the Milagros as a starting point, participants were encouraged to create their own embossed designs. Using sheets of thin foil and a selection of marking tools, members produced an array of exciting results. A brave start to the creative workshops as the embossing technique does not allow rubbing out mistakes!
Colin working on his design
Selection of embossed designs produced in the workshop
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