Monumental
Paisley 2022

“Using recycled fabrics, costume designer Lilja Husmo has worked with a group of adults from ReMode to create outfits for three significant women from Paisley’s past: Victorian philanthropist Jane Arthur; turn of the century sword swallower Maud D’Auldin; and 1940’s missionary Jane Haining. The costume designs have been informed by research into each figure’s life and work, as well as the fashions of the day. Photographs of the completed outfits being modelled at locations around Paisley town centre have been shared publicly to mark International Women’s Day 2022 and draw attention to three inspiring life stories. These images highlight how relatively few named women are celebrated in the public realm.” Read more about the project here: (TH.CARS2 Archive)

Led a workshop in research, design and construction of historical costume.

Thanks to the following for making this project possible: the volunteers and staff at ReMode; KAIROS Women+ for sharing their historical research; historian Lil Brookes for sharing her expertise; Fraser Scott of Kick the Door for photography; our models Louise McWilliams, Rebecca Murphy and Emma Whitelaw; Beth Duffy for hair & makeup; Sma’ Shot Cottages; Paisley Methodist Church; and Paisley Abbey; our workshop attendees Lynda Black, Angela Mather, Mary Paterson, Jack Patton, Sonia Herne, and Evy Craig.