Textiles are deeply associated with the body for protection and comfort. It is due to this proximity to the body that we have such intimate and personal associations with textiles and often use these as our primary form of self-expression. Although fashion is also mostly implied to mean clothing, this term has multiple meanings and interpretations, including adornment, identity and cultural critique.

Presented in partnership with the Australian Tapestry Workshop, Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion celebrates makers working in all forms of fashion and textiles, including dress, jewellery, photography and fibre art. The common thread within this exhibition is exactly that – all works have been created, and rely upon, thread of some form. Connecting them all is their shared experience as artists in residence at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

The Australian Tapestry Workshop offers artists and craftspeople working with textiles the chance to broaden their practice in their world-renowned residency program. Each year, Artists in Residence immerse themselves in their vibrant studio – exchanging knowledge and skills with their tapestry weavers and engaging with local communities through the exhibition of their works, artist talks and workshops.

This exhibition brings together former Artists in Residence whose diverse practices in dress, jewellery, photography and fibre art are united by their shared exploration of thread. Presented in partnership with the Australian Tapestry Workshop and as part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, and held offsite at the National Wool Museum.

EXHIBITION DATES

14 February – 12 July

LOCATION

National Wool Museum
Wadawurrung Country, 26-32 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220

TICKETS

General Entry $13 / Concession $10 / Kids $8 / Family $40.00

Full Details Here

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