10 April 2006
Inspired by the embroidery and lace collections of Victoria's Embroiderers Guild, 14 Australian artists will show their work in a new exhibition to begin at the Faculty Gallery, Monash Art and Design on 20 April.
The new works, by artists including Monash graduate and Scanlan and Theodore textile designer Ilka White, glass artist Laura Healey, and Nicola Cerini -- renowned for her distinctive range of printed handbags, furnishings and fashion -- will be shown alongside the historic lace and embroidery pieces of the collection.
Works of woven, embroidered and printed textiles, glass, ceramics, cut paper and metalwork will be displayed in the exhibition, The Presence of Things: Sense, Veneer and Guise.
The guild's textile collection is considered one of the most important in Australia, including 3000 pieces from around the world covering a range of eras and techniques.
The exhibition will tour regional Victoria from late June until May 2007, before travelling interstate.
What:
The Presence of Things: Sense, Veneer and Guise
Where: Faculty Gallery, Monash Art and Design, Caulfield Campus, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East
When: 20 April -- 7 June, Monday -- Friday: 10am -- 5pm, Saturday: 1pm -- 5pm
Public Program: Thursday 20 April, 1.15pm -- 1.45pm
Artist talks:
Julie Shepherd (QLD), Julie Blythe (SA) and Nicole Welch (NSW) in conversation with Curator Stephen Gallagher
For more information contact the Monash Faculty Gallery on +61 3 9903 2882 or Melissa Marino, Media Communications, on + 61 3 9905 2085 or 0437 121 978. Images are available.
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