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Hello, I’m Morley Grainger. Welcome to my studio!

My work is said to be unique – I use fabric and stitching the way other artists use paint and sculpting media. Critics call the work conceptually very strong.

I’m happiest working in series on a particular theme as the exhibition titles indicate.

Writer and critic Fran Kenneley writes: “like America’s Judy Chicago, Morley Grainger looks at the historical and political and interprets that look with a wide range of materials. However, where Chicago is often considered as having a ‘conceptual arsenal’, the message in Grainger’s art is more subtle. She is one of few artists in Australia today working with these ideas, in this medium”.

The self-contained exhibition packages in this presentation, nine in all, tour the Australian regional art gallery and museum networks. This body of work represents fifteen years of my life!

Being a late starter I’m hurrying to make up for lost time!

A professional artist’s occupation involves more than creating works for exhibition and sale. There is a role, a duty, to share the knowledge and skills gained in the course of a creative career.

Please browse through my Exhibitions, watch my Exhibition videos, a recent Interview, and read (and listen to) my life story, “Not A Still Life”.

I also take commissions, lecture and give workshops.

Should you require more information or would like to comment on my work, I’d love to hear from you by email at my studio in Queensland, Australia.

A FEW KIND WORDS

Morley Grainger is an Australian artist who has lived all over the world. As a result, she brings an international perspective to her writing. This is an exciting collection of stories – serious, funny and sad – definitely worth exploring.

Greta S. | Copenhagen | Denmark

 

The ’Not a still life’ audiobooks and videos, provide graphic insight into all aspects of an artist’s creative life. Hold on – it’s a rollicking ride!

Heather G. | London | UK

 

Morley carries us through her autobiography with a sharp mind and skillful powers of observation, leaving us with a sense of excitement for a life of adventure and creativity.

Lizzy P. | Esk | Australia

 

Morley Grainger takes us on and exciting ride through her unpredictable life. Hers is a memoir to remember.

Charley F. | Winnipeg | Canada

 

Morley is a consummate storyteller – telling Australian women’s stories with compassion using textiles, material culture and text – a powerful combination.

Russell P. | Mexico City | Mexico

 

When you enter the world of Morley Grainger’s autobiography and artwork, you’ll emerge understanding something of the fertile ground and passion that underpins her unique storytelling.

 Conrad J. | Toowoomba | Australia