Title: Thrift - Up-cycled fabrics in art
Venue: The Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Exhibition Building Carlton Victoria
Date: April 2019
Coordinated by Christine Lethlean ‘Thrift - Up-cycled fabrics in art’ celebrates 37 artworks, created by 28 of her students from various workshops she has facilitated around the country. Christine has several of her class portfolio works in the mix of exhibits.
In line with the theme ‘Thrift’, participating students have been asked to produce an original framed artwork no larger 15” x 15”, that includes recycled fabrics and threads, 3 or more stitching techniques including free motion embroidery and 3 or more applique styles.
This display of work aims to highlight the growing trend in using reclaimed and discarded fabrics and bric-a-brac in textile art and the interest of ‘creative stitching as an artform’. The exhibition showcases new techniques and creative ideas presented as framed wall art.
Participating artists include – Christine Lethlean, Jacqui Marshall, Gillian Shoenborn, Ann Holden, Christine Grant, Jenny Gamble, Andrea Wood, Helen Lloyd, Nicole McInerney, Jennifer Mitchell, Wendy Jones, Terri Tenardi, Kay Ray, Sue Harvey, Dorothy Deneys, Val York, Nikki Haron, Norma Jones, Maureen Thomas, and others.