Well Preserved

Challenges your eyes and senses with meticulously stitched, photo realistic still lifes of an Australian family institution: preserving fruit and vegetables with Fowlers Vacola jars.

Generations of Australian women used the Fowlers Vacola method, to provide for their families.

The centrepiece of this exhibition is displayed in a simple pine cupboard poised on a square of old linoleum its doors open, lined with brilliantly coloured faux fruit and vegetables. It dares you to see things domestic in a different light.

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The Exhibition:
Set on linoleum square, white pine 'preserves' cupboard contains twenty-eight gleaming Fowler's Vacola No.36 glass bottles.

Dimensions:
Cupboard: 177cm x 90cm x 19cm (69” x 35” x 8")
Glass Bottles: 25cm x 10cm (diameter)

Materials:
Hand and machine stitched, hand-coloured cotton.

Size: 5-8 running metres.

Crated weight: 75 kilograms.

Comes with:
Video - a creative exploration of the artist’s environment providing insights into the making of previous touring exhibitions. 22 minutes duration.

Banner (x 2) - measuring 225cm x 53cm

Catalogue - 28 page full colour.

Education Kit for Primary & Secondary students

Laminated explanatory notes & labels

Condition Report Manual

Media Release & Photo

Detailed hanging instructions

2 day Workshop for artists and fabric enthusiasts (extra)

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