As 2018 comes to a close, here’s a quick look back of my year of art making and projects. As part of my move to working 4 days a week, I wanted to concentrate more on my art making and had set a few goals to try and do some more exhibitions, particularly locally and experiment a little more with my work. My submission to show a series of 12 new works at Fitzroy Library was successful and 2018 saw work begin on the exhibition Conceal / Reveal. These works were really influenc

My latest exhibition, Conceal / Reveal is now open at Fitzroy Library, Melbourne. Featuring 12 new textile and tapestry works, this is my first solo exhibition in Melbourne since 2013! I was really drawn to use the space at Fitzroy Library which is overseen by the fabulous City of Yarra Arts Team for several reasons. Firstly the space is a high traffic, everyday space - meaning that people from all walks of life will have a chance to check out contemporary woven tapestry. T

I am excited to be part of this project which is debuting at the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial in Turkey. The project has been instigated by fellow weaver and artist Emelie Rondahl. There are about approximately 20 artists and weavers working on the project. Each participant was instructed to do a google image search for 'Textile Labour Turkey'. The first image that came up, is the image that I am wove. It is the image from a news article about Syrian refugee children bei

This year is turning out to be pretty busy with a couple of big projects on the horizon. Firstly I am madly working on a project with my weaving pal Emelie Rondahl that will be part of the Istanbul Design Biennial 2018. I am really excited to be part of this project and can't wait to see how it all turns out. I am definitely learning new skills as part of this project as I am weaving my tapestry in the rya or turkish knot style - shaggy work, here I come! I also have a sol

I had the pleasure to speak at the Tapestry Symposium at West Dean College. What a fantastic venue! I was not only blown away by the beauty of the building and surrounds but also by the amazing works that are being created there. I jet setted over to the UK for a very short 6 days to take part in the Symposium. Although battling a nasty cold, it was a wonderful opportunity to meet other artists working in tapestry and hear various international views. West Dean College hos