The work of South Australian textile artist Zara Zannettino focuses on the often overlooked or invisible natural wonders that are captured through the prism of either a macro or microscopic lens. Her art is an intersection of her former microbiology background, nature walks and her photography. Zara also gains joy by resolving the challenges of working with textiles and threads.
Zara’s art often identifies the intrinsic beauty, patterns and subtle diversity found within seemingly identical natural forms. In doing so, she draws attention to a subject’s unique physical attributes. Zara feels that by appreciating these differences, it reinforces her belief that all aspects of life have a unique and crucial place in the world.
Zebra finch thrive in Australia’s sunburnt arid centre and every individual is unique in its markings. When united in a flock, they are stronger together.
Stronger Together (40x40cm) Zara Zannettino
See more artwork by Zara at: www.ozquiltnetwork.org.au
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
Leave a Reply