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Combining unique fabrics with a variety of up-cycled materials, the inspiration for Marie Mitchell's work revolves around her lifelong passion for the environment and human rights. Delicately woven within each work is a dialogue between ideas, materials and process.  In Disconnected Habitat, memories of the horrendous ‘Black Summer’ habitat loss were fresh on Marie's … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Marie Mitchell

Lynne Hargreaves is another Tasmanian artist attracted to patterns in nature. She is currently working with the linear qualities of the landscape. Simplifying and abstracting elements and exploring drawing with stitch and surface texturing.  Australia Wide Seven premieres at Belconnen Arts Centre from 30 October until 18 December 2020. The opening is at 6pm on Friday 30 … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Lynne Hargreaves

The inspiration for Sandra Champion's work comes from the natural environment, in particular, interpreting the Tasmanian wilderness and its influences. In Summer Inferno #2 , Sandra reflects on the impact of bushfires: The bushfires in Australia this summer were apocalyptic.  The landscape was left blackened, everything gone, except for piles of rubble and corrugated iron … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Sandra Champion

Alison Schwabe currently lives in Uruguay but her experiences in remote Australian outback living have influenced much of her work. In Regeneration 2, Alison remarks: Much native Australian vegetation shows signs of new growth on the black and grey ash covered landscape within mere days or weeks of a devastating bushfire. Damaged human lives though, take much longer to heal … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Alison Schwabe

Beth and Trevor Reid of Canberra enjoy working collaboratively, gathering inspiration from many different areas including the natural environment. They like to use colour and stitch as a visual stimulant. In Double Denim, the subtle velvety tones of faded denim give a painterly effect. See more of Beth and Trevor's artwork in the OZQN Members' Gallery. Australia Wide Seven … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Beth and Trevor Reid