Barbara Weeks of Busselton, WA creates depth of colour and texture in surface design through the wet felting process. Laminating wool to painted silk produces the abstract quality that best conveys her artistic intention. It demands that she engages intimately with the qualities in these natural fibres. Working directly with her hands is liberating, exciting, risky and yet calming, serendipitous. The cloth created is transformed through a natural manipulation; the result of the characteristics of wool fibre and it’s propensity to fuse through the application of water and soap, a magical process. The addition of stitch offers a meditative process.Julie-Anne Rogers of Narara, NSW has always mixed her media, even as a child. She loves combining photography, sketching, painting and stitching.
A Wander out Yonder to explore this ancient landscape. While wild storms reek havoc on the man-made structures, extraordinary geological forms and impressive gorges remain to create a sense of wonder in the viewer. Time stands still as you reflect. A breathtaking beauty that invites a response.
Kalbarri (40x40xm) by Barbara Weeks
See more artwork by Barbara at:
- Website: www.barbaraweeks.com
- Instagram: @barbaraweeks1785
Australia Wide Eight premieres at Warwick Art Gallery from 24 July until 27 August 2022. The official opening by Julie Tasker is at 2.30pm on Saturday 16 July following her textile talk Quilts Created with Wool? Why not? All welcome! Tickets are free. Bookings essential:
- Julie Tasker: Textile Talk 1.30-2.30pm Saturday 16 July 2022
- Official Opening Australia 2.30-4pm Saturday 16 July 2022
AW8 Preview is a series of daily blog posts from 10 June to 15 July 2022 that will feature an artist and preview their artwork from the Ozquilt Network members’ exhibition Australia Wide Eight. The exhibition will premiere at Warwick Art Gallery from 24 July until 27 August 2022 and continue on tour until September 2024. Please direct any exhibition queries to AW8@ozquiltnetwork.org.au
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