Working from her home in Boonah Queensland, Lorinda Freeman’s work is her voice and is heavily influenced by her location, family and the world around us. Fabric manipulation, dye, stitch and applique combine to narrate her thoughts. Meaning, stories and her own truth is shown, sometimes in abstract or realistic form. D’Oyley, doily, doyley or doilie (40x40cm) is made from silk. recycled textiles, felt and cotton.
Sometimes remnants of the past leave more questions than answers. Quilting lines removed to leave the needle holes showing the hollows in the heart and untold stories. Whilst the items are from the family, my grandmothers crochet, theD’Oyley I do not know and the gloves hold their own secrets.
D’Oyley, doily, doyley or doilie (40x40cm) Lorinda Freeman

AW9 Preview is a series of daily blog posts from 4 October to 8 November 2024 that will feature an artist and preview their artwork from the Ozquilt Network members’ exhibition Australia Wide Nine. The exhibition will premiere at Fabrik Arts and Heritage Art Gallery, Lobethal, South Australia from 8 November to 8 December 2024 and continue on tour until September 2026. Please direct any exhibition queries to AW9@ozquiltnetwork.org.au
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