A compulsion to draw, design and stitch has been a constant theme throughout Vanessa’ Newton-Brown’s life. She has designed and made original pieces since early years and is never without several projects on the go.
For Vanessa, who hand stitches and embroiders, colour is one of the primary inspirations. Her palette of stranded cottons, silks and threads has a lustre unique to fibre.
Recently semi-retired, Vanessa is excited to have the time to further hone her skills. She finds the natural world, micro and macro, provides endless inspiration. The contrasting and vibrant combinations of colours and shapes, are reflected in the varied palettes she uses.
Scarab beetles are the ancient Egyptian symbols for the cycle of life, regeneration and hope. The natural world of beetles with their striking patterns and colour combinations provides endless inspiration for my work. I am not attempting to represent anatomically accurate beetles but rather my interpretation of these creatures.
Scarab Dream (40x40cm) Vanessa Newton-Brown
Invitation to Exhibition Opening & Textile Talk
Australia Wide Eight premieres at Warwick Art Gallery from 14 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 14 July until 27 August 2022 and continue on tour until September 2024. Please direct any exhibition queries to AW8@ozquiltnetwork.org.au
I want to collect them all!😊