Coinciding with ‘The Commute’ exhibition, ‘Loops and knots: a festival of weaving across waters’ brings together artists from saltwater and freshwater countries, and across the Great Ocean to celebrate and share in the cultural importance of weaving.
Throughout the afternoon hear from artists working with fibre in a series of talks, take part in hands-on demonstrations, see a showcase of weaving works, and enjoy live entertainment in the IMA Courtyard.
Hear about artist’s fibre backgrounds and their ongoing work in regenerating traditional practices and community collaborations to create strong weaving futures. Hear from Kylie Caldwell (Bundjalung), Sonja Carmichael (Quandamooka), Ranu James (Papua New Guinea), and members of Māori Contemporary Artist group Whatu Manawa—Tania Hapai Heta, Mihimai Nikora & Leona Morete. See works on display made by participants of our recent ‘Loops and Knots: Weaving Workshops’, a series of free weaving workshops for young people, led by artists from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Pacific cultural backgrounds.
Enjoy complimentary lunch and refreshments and join in on the cross-cultural weaving circle, where artists will impart their knowledge and skills through techniques and materials. You are welcome to bring along any current weaving projects or learn the basics and start from scratch.
‘Loops and knots: a festival of weaving across waters’ is a free and family friendly event. This project is supported by the Queensland Government.
Find out more about the artists involved on our website here
