Pattern to Print

2017 - Manning Regional Art Gallery

An exhibition of works evolving from my observations and collaborations with nature and my love of fabric, pattern and design.

In September 2015 I began a project I called Collaborate365, where I created an ephemeral artwork in collaboration with the natural world around me, every day for one year. 

The Collaborate365 project helped me create a disciplined art practice and taught me to hold things lightly, letting my creations go each day as the artworks washed or blew away with the elements.

The patterns I saw in nature re-ignited my love of textiles, taking me back to the roots of my learning. In many ways it was a natural progression as the repetitive patterns I created daily found their way into print and on textiles.

For me this exhibition is about getting back to basics. I have used simple hand print methods to create repeat prints on beautiful fabrics. Mosaic-like patterns have been constructed from discarded art catalogues and an installation of timber banksia leaves cascade from one room to another. Rocks repeat on bespoke wallpapers and old linoleum tiles and x-ray film find a new purpose as printing plates.

The exhibition dates are 19th October - 26th November 2017 at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. Floor-talk and workshop dates to be announced.