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You are here: Home / Member Profiles & Gallery / Zara Zannettino, Highbury, SA

Zara Zannettino, Highbury, SA

E-mail: zara.zannettino@live.com.au

My art practice is inspired by natural wonders and is informed by the intersection of my scientific-background, photography, life experience and the joy I gain by resolving the challenges of working with textiles.

My work often identifies the intriguing beauty, fragility and complexity of colour and patterns found within nature. By drawing attention to the unique physical attributes of ordinary forms, this also emphasises the importance of conservation or underlying narrative.

Through investigating and understanding these subtle differences between subjects, I also find I am more accepting of my own and others’ unique traits. This reinforces my core belief that awareness and appreciation of differences, ensures that all life forms have a unique identity and a critical place in the world too.

My process utilises improvisational raw edge-applique of hand-dyed artisanal fabrics, which enables me to emphasise opportune patterns and colour values that reinforces my initial photo composition. To accentuate details and textures across the many layers, my work also incorporates a broad range of techniques including torn fabric, hand stitching, beading, dye discharge, dyeing, silk-screening, stencilling, machine thread-sketching and quilting techniques.

 

Dichotomy

Retail Price: A$1500
Dimensions: 30 x 60 cm (H x W)
Statement: At first impression, this ambiguous juxtaposition seems to represent two entirely different subjects, when it is in fact, just one natural reflection. This dichotomy of perception explores the subjective nature of reality and illusion. Can we truly trust everything that we see or hear in society? What do you see?
Prizes: SAQA Global Exhibition, Joining Threads

Brù-dhearg (Robin Red-breast)

Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 71 x 31 cm (H x W)
Statement: When I explored my ancestral homeland of Scotland, I was delighted to finally photograph my first Robin Red-breast. This is called “Brù-dhearg” in Scots Gaelic. Despite its diminutive stature (12 cm/5 inches), it boldly approached me and then proceeded to dart about the frozen landscape looking for dinner.
Exhibitions:  SAQA –European and Middle East Regional showcase Celebrating Our Heritage.

Woven in Tradition

Retail Price: A$1200
Dimensions: 81 x 62 cm (H x W)
Statement: Every instance of an artist’s creative exploration leaves an indelible impression that enables them to pursue new directions.
Exhibitions:  One Step Further 2022 presented by Victorian Quilters. International Fiber Art Festival at the PNW Quilt and Fibre Art Museum 2023, La Conner, Washington, USA.
Prizes:  2nd Prize, Open Art; Abstract or Representational, Festival of Quilts 2023, South Australia2nd Prize, Professional Art Quilt Pictorial Category, Festival Of Quilts, SAQ

Monarch Menagerie

Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 60 x 60cm (H x W)
Statement: Monarch Menagerie showcases the variety of hues and patterns found within the Monarch Butterflies in my garden. Just like snowflakes…no two are the same!
Exhibitions: Impressions of Oceania from Around the World (SAQA Global, Virtual Exhibition 2021), All Creatures Great and Small (Fringe Exhibition at Pepper Street Art Centre, 2020)

Portraits of a Pelican

Retail Price: A$2000
Dimensions: 102 x 82 cm (H x W)
Statement: When the seemingly dull Australian Pelican is viewed at twilight, it glows with a stunning array of pastel and neutral shades. Just like conservation solutions…nothing is truly black and white. (A quadtych presentation of 4 framed art quilts.)
Exhibitions:  SA Fringe “Its Only Natural” exhibition in 2022 and the 12th Solar Art Prize at the Royal South Australian Society of Arts 2021.

Just a Matter of Time

Retail Price: A$1200
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm (H x W)
Statement: It takes patience to witness this spectacular, incandescent succulent flower finally emerge from its vibrant buds. This highly anticipated summer event always brings back fond memories of my dad’s enjoyment of the simple things in life.
Exhibitions:  Australasian Quilt Convention 2023 Challenge: In Full Bloom

Fragile Beauty

Retail Price: A$6500
Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (H x W)
Statement: A flurry of fragile butterfly wings is a beautiful thing.
Exhibitions:  Fragmented a Fibre Artist Network exhibition 2023, South Australia.
Prizes:Judges Commendation SA Quilters’Festival of Quilts 2024

Bedazzled

Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 96 x 122 cm (H x W)
Statement: At the macroscopic level, each peacock feather is an impressive and intricate work of unique art, which is truly worthy of wonder.
Exhibitions: The New Quilt 2024
Prizes: SA Quilter’s Festival of Quilts: 1st Prize in the Open Art Realistic Quilt. The Royal Adelaide Horticultural Show 2024: Art/Pictorial- 1st place and Best Overall Exhibit in Quilts.

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Ozquilt Network, together with @nationalwoolmuseum Ozquilt Network, together with @nationalwoolmuseum proudly presents Art Quilt Australia 2025, including Expresssions - The Wool Quilt Prize, at @yrrmuseum Lilydale, Victoria from Wednesday 9 July 2025 until Sunday 12 October 2025. Official opening & awards ceremony 4pm Saturday12 July 2025. All welcome!

Congratulations to the AQA2025 finalists:

  Jennifer Bowker @jennybowker1 
  Anna Brown @annabrown1554 
  Bronwyn Cant @cactusbron 
  Alison Charlton @alisoncharlton_textileart 
  Ruth de Vos @ruthdevosart 
  Sue Dennis @sunny_sued 
  Dianne Firth @dianne.firth 
  Margery Goodall 
  Lynne Hargreaves
  Carol Leitch @carol_textileart 
  Alison Muir @textile_expressions 
  Lois Parish Evans @loisparishevans 
  Beth and Trevor Reid
  Norma Slabbert @quiltmakernorma 
  Brenda Gael Smith @brendagaelsmith 
  Greg Somerville @greg_somerville333 
  Linda Steele 
  Alison Withers
  Zara Zannettino
  Barbara Weeks @barbaraweeks1785 

#artquiltaustralia #artquiltaustralia2025 #ozquiltnetwork #ozqnart #expressionswoolquiltprize
Report from the @quiltnational opening by OZQN mem Report from the @quiltnational opening by OZQN member @tania_tanti_artist who received a juror’s award for her work “Will You Still Love Me When I am Blue”.

“Can’t believe we are @dairybarnarts a dream come true. Here are the Australians at Quilt National 2025 

Linda with her quilt Communication Breakdown she is having a giggle about how Australian she sounds after hearing so many Americans talk. 
@ruthdevosart quilt with a red dot on it. Congratulations Ruth “Wing of Freedom” 
Fiona Gavens “Shadows In The Log Cabin” who knew shoelaces could be so fabulous! 
So good to see these Aussies hanging in such a beautiful exhibition and space.”
CALL FOR ENTRIES: ART QUILT AUSTRALIA 2025 Closing CALL FOR ENTRIES: ART QUILT AUSTRALIA 2025
Closing 15 April 2025 - 2 weeks to go!

Calling all textile artists resident in Australia and Ozquilt Network members worldwide. Enter you work into Art Quilt Australia 2025 including Expressions: The Wool Quilt Prize, an acquisitive award of @nationalwoolmuseum 

$9000 in prizes. Entry form closes at 5pm (Perth time) on 15 April. See the OZQN website for conditions of entry.
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Enter your textile artwork in Art Quilt Australia Enter your textile artwork in Art Quilt Australia 2025 (including Expressions the Wool Quilt Prize sponsored by @nationalwoolmuseum ). $9000 in prizes - open to artists resident in Australia and New Zealand and OZQN members worldwide.

Entries close 15 April 2025. Entry form on the Ozquilt Network website. Link in profile.

Art Quilt Australia 2025 will be on exhibition at the @yrrmuseum Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Lilydale, Victoria from Wednesday 9 July 2025 until Sunday 12 October 2025.

Here is a selection of prize winners from the last 10 years:

2023 Award of Excellence: Linda Steele @lindabsteele Moroccan Magic
2023 Expressions Wool Quilt Prize: Alison Withers DIY Deluge Design No.5

2021 Award of Excellence And then there were three by Cathy Jack Coupland @cathyjackcoupland 
2021 Expressions Wool Quilt Prize Ghost Blanket IV by Fiona Gavens @figavens 

2019 Award of Excellence Whitewash Neroli Henderson @neroli_henderson 
2019 Expressions Wool Quilt Prize: By Wagga Design Barbara Mellor

2017 Award of Excellence Chinese Whispers Judy Hooworth @judyhooworth1 
2017 Expressions Wool Quilt Prize Klimt Print #2 Suzanne Reid

2015 Award of Excellence Alvena Hall, Arboreus: Ediacara Suite 2015
2015 Expressions Wool Quilt Prize Lisa Davis, The Art of Record Keeping

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