I have spent July in the Vacant Assembly Project Space (266 Montague Rd West End) exploring memory through textiles. The central installation is created from my own clothing bound up with the written memories. I have been adding to the Installation continually throughout the month. On Sunday 30th July I'm hosting a closing event so … Continue reading Closing Event Sunday 30th July
Tag: natural dyeing
2021 Workshops announced!
Interested in learning eco dyeing? I have 2 workshops booked for 2021. March 27th & 28th And Sept 25th and 28th. The workshops runs over 2 days so both you and the dye pot have plenty of time. Everything is provided. Head over to Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists on Evenrbrite to book.
Holding on to the memories of an Adventure
Just before the world went mad Mum and I went on an adventure to a beautiful place. There was music and inspiration I gathered leaves and made memories we could wrap ourselves in
March – Meet the Maker
I'm participating in #marchmeetthemaker2020 on Instagram This came about by chance in the aftermath of the exhibition. It started simply enough https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Yw7MsnouX/?igshid=1klvmav0rj1pz Then they became progressively more elaborate https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sP818nz_E/?igshid=yr90ujw4lkcw I don't write in my journal anywhere as much as I used to. I'm enjoying the writing. And the associated thinking.
Saturday in the studio
Friday's bundles drying on the line. Opening Saturday's bundle More goes into the pot. The cycle continues.
Where to now?
It's been over a week since "Canopy" and I am finally resurfacing. It was a huge week. I was happy. The art was happy. The visitors were happy. I love how the space is the final element of the artwork, informing how it will be arranged. In this case, no table cloths and everything up … Continue reading Where to now?
Looking and making
Sometimes artists are forced to go out amongst people to see art and sometimes they have to be tricked. This is the story of two such times. On Friday night a Robert Smithson exhibition opened at UQ Art Museum. I am a bit of a Smithson tragic so for the first time in forever I … Continue reading Looking and making
Only 2 weeks!
It's only 2 weeks until my first workshop of the year! The workshop is the weekend of Feb 24th 10-4 both days, at Qld Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists in Auchenflower, Brisbane. I prefer the 2 day format as Eco Dyeing is a slow process and the bundles benefit from an overnight soak in the … Continue reading Only 2 weeks!
Eureka Moment … Maybe
Last year after my September workshop these lovelies came out of the pot made up of leftover leaves: This silk singlet in particular had many admirers: I then spent the next 2 months trying to narrow down what factors had caused my beloved Tallow Wood to print so brightly. After my most recent workshop, while … Continue reading Eureka Moment … Maybe