CODES IN PARALLEL
In addition to the international exhibition we present a festival program of exhibitions and events by craft artists, galleries, art spaces and craft groups in support of the IOTA24 theme. August – October 2024, Western Australia.
- This festival event has passed.
Coalesce
Artists
Anita Churchill, Tom Freeman, Dora Griffiths, Holly O’Meehan, Cathy Ward. Curated By Sandra Murray
Description
Coalesce presents innovative practices by artists working within and beyond the craft space, with unique textiles by regional WA Aboriginal artists alongside contemporary ceramic works by two Perth-based artists, curated by Sandra Murray.
Holly O’Meehan delves into the impact of colonial agricultural methods on the natural environment in WA’s Great Southern and SW Regions. She incorporates handmade clay and ceramic objects with organic material and discarded items.
Tom Freeman playfully joins unconventional media to clay forms; exploring clay’s physical transformations that occur beyond his control. He adds found pieces from his daily life to spur unexpected outcomes.
Textiles by Anita Churchill, Dora Griffiths and Cathy Ward of Waringarri Aboriginal Arts feature in parallel with Tom and Holly’s sculptural ceramics. The move to screen-printing is new for the Waringarri artists in 2024. Coalesce is a premiere of their vibrant textiles with the culturally significant motifs of the Miriwoong people.
Media
Ceramics, Fibre & Textiles
Special Events
Exhibition Opening: 2 August, 6pm – 8pm
Talks: 11 August, 2.30pm.
Gallery Opening Hours
Wed – Sun: 10am – 4pm
Closed: Mon & Tue
Accessibility
Wheelchair & pram accessible. No steps.
Image Credit
Cathy Ward, Jilinybeng and Spinifex (detail), hand printed textile. Photo and courtesy Waringarri Aboriginal Arts.
Acknowledgements
This exhibition is possible with the support of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.