Men At Work
This exhibition grew out of a period of intense focus on the creation of In Praise of Australian Women.
To restore equilibrium, my creative efforts were directed to the activities of Australian men – Timber-getters, Fettlers and Drovers.
I enjoyed the freedom and challenges of a minimalist approach and used recycled, grey woollen blankets on hessian bags – in keeping with the ‘wagga’ rug tradition of Australian bush men working hard and living rough.
The Exhibition:
Three installations comprising ‘wagga’ rug or ‘bush’ quilt is supported by perspex boxed collection of artifacts, images and poems.
Dimensions:
Wagga – 170cm x 120cm (66” x 48”)
Boxes – 71cm x 52cm x 4cm (25” x 21” x 1.5”)
Materials:
Recycled woollen blankets hand stitched to jute bags
Size: 10 – 12 running metres
Crated weight: 100 kilograms
Comes with:
DVD – a creative exploration of the artist’s environment providing insights into the making of previous touring exhibitions. 22 minutes duration
Banner (x 2) – measuring 250cm x 60cm
Education Pack for Primary & Secondary students
Laminated explanatory notes & labels
Catalogue
Condition Report Manual
Media Release & Photo
Detailed hanging instructions
2 day Workshop for artists and fabric enthusiasts (extra)
