Photo by Fiona Bowring 2023
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Photo by Fiona Bowring 2023
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Photo by Fiona Bowring 2023
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I am a weaver and textile artist living in Canberra. My art studies were undertaken in the Netherlands and in Australia, and I gained a Bachelor of Arts in textiles in 1986 from the Canberra School of Art followed by post graduate studies in both museums and business. I maintained a studio, taught and exhibited until the early 2000's. After a period of employment in arts administration and museums I re-established my studio at my home and I am enjoying once again working as a full-time artist, hand weaver and occasional weaving instructor with Canberra Spinners and Weavers.
My primary focus is exploring textile structures either by hand weaving or other means of construction, for example through stitching or the use of materials. I use photography, CAD and occasional sketching, eventually deciding on specific structures and materials after determining my desired visual outcome. My complex woven designs are finalised using weaving software that also controls my floor looms. Order and repetition are an intrinsic part of the weaving process and I thrive on these but sometimes also need to break away from them. During those time periods I undertake activities such as stitching, machine embroidery, printing and some recent new skills in bookbinding. I use a 24 shaft loom and enjoy the challenge of creating works that incorporate references to architecture, landscape, topography, lived experience and memory. I exhibit regularly with textile artists group Networks Australia. |
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