Strung tells the stories of fibre from a diversity of cultures within our region. It celebrates the translation of techniques honed in ancient weaving crafts into contemporary forms: the weaving of new narratives through fibres looped upon themselves.
The exhibition brings together works from diverse locations and differing sensibilities, from the steamy pandanus forest of the Top End and sand hills of the Central Desert to across the Strait in Papua New Guinea and back to the urban jungles of Australia. To create these works, the artists collect raw materials from their environment, design and redesign traditional and innovative weaving processes, and with nimble hands craft objects of purpose and great beauty that express unique contemporary stories.
Curated by Lisa Beilby and artisan.
Artists: Casselle Mountford, Florence Jaukae Kamel and the Goroka Bilum Weavers, Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, Injalak Arts, Lucy Irvine, and the Tjanpi Desert Weavers.
Exhibition Opening: 8th July, 6:00 – 8:00pm / 5:30-6:00pm: Curators floor talk by Lisa Beilby.
Image: Lucy Irvine, Continuous interruptions, 2011. Irrigation piping, cable ties, steel and paint.
