ebb and flow fibre arts exhibition delves into the intricacies of life

“A vibrant exhibition filled with works that challenge us to reconsider countless aspects of our lives and the world around us.” Jacqueline Schultze, independent curator and arts consultant

Both the gentle rhythms of life and the momentous shifts that shape our world and ourselves are represented in more than 40 works that tell social and environmental stories as ebb and flow travels from its premiere at Wallarobba Arts & Cultural Centre in Hornsby through the Belconnen Arts Centre and now on at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre.

You’re all invited to Opening Night

On the opening night, a short address will be given by Anne Kempton, fibre artist, curator and director of Timeless Textiles Gallery, Newcastle. The opening is on Friday 12 May from 6pm.

Hangings, Wearables and Sculptures

At ebb and flow, an extraordinary array of fibre and textile techniques and mediums are on display in the form of hangings, wearables and sculptural works. Stitch, print, felt, dye, embellish, weave, quilt, knit, patch, paint, wrap, mould, manufacture, fashion, shape, warp, melt, coil, fuse, collect, reuse… Materials include new and reclaimed fabrics, fibres of wool silk cotton flax linen, threads, yarns, wire, paper, acrylics, tape, plaster, plastic, beads, natural and synthetic dyes, wax, ceramics, neoprene, found objects.

 

“…  what a wonderful array of fine textile works you are exhibiting.  They show imagination, thoughtful consideration, a range of challenging techniques, clever uses of material and great beauty. Above all they give us an insight into their maker’s dreams, stories and ideas.” Maisy Stapleton former CEO of (Museums & Galleries) M&G NSW
 

In conjunction with the exhibition, two untethered fibre artists will offer workshops at the gallery, Tiny Thread Treasures (17 June) and Natural Dye and Print (13 May). Barbara Schey will show participants how to give time-tested stitching techniques a modern twist, creating elements that can be used in collage and mixed media works, or jewellery. Samantha Tannous will reveal the magic of plant dyeing and printing on silk scarves and paper, as well as a simple embossing technique.
 

Each workshop is suitable for beginners and both are offered free through the gallery. Bookings are essential, and details can be found at www.muswellbrookartscentre.com.au.

 

untethered fibre artists was formed in 2014 from members of ATASDA (Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association), with the shared goals of challenging the perceived boundaries of fibre and textile art, and creating an environment for members to support and encourage each other’s art practices and personal growth as artists.
 

ATASDA is a national non-profit and voluntary organisation promoting and fostering textile and fibre arts; and interaction and co-operation between textile artists.

 

For further information please contact:
Samantha Tannous, media inquiries
0416 104 033
Samantha@relativitycommunications.com
 Kirry Toose, convenor

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