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.
Fairy Queen – The Carnival
Artists
Nic Duncan, Amber Launay, Susie Vickery
Description
An exhibition of costumes made for Denmark Baroque’s production of the Fairy Queen showing the process of making through drawings, photographs and samples along with finished costumes and films.
The costumes were made with community participation using only recycled garments. They carry an environmental message, but also inspire with their beauty, craft and whimsicality. Fairies wear patched and woven doublets, breeches and gowns made from the piles of cheap nylon garments discarded daily. Striped and patterned tights are made from old t-shirts. Elements of nature have been incorporated with gumnuts and leaves serving as buttons and decoration. High-vis vests have become doublets for Bottom and his crew, adorned with tools suitable for a Restoration tradie.
The aim is to show the making community and audience members how to look at their jetsam in a new light and realise what beauty can be reclaimed from discarded clothing.
Supported by Annie and Rodney Silberstein, The Farm Margaret River, Perth ProLab and Ilford.
Media
Fibre & Textiles, Photography & Video
Special Events
Exhibition Opening: 12 Sep, 6pm – 8pm
Talk: 13 Sep, 10am – 11am
Gallery Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm
Closed: Sat & Sun
Accessibility
Wheelchair & pram accessible
Image Credits
Amber Launay & Susie Vickery, Titania (Jordine Cornish & Sarah Hunter in costume), 2024, recycled garments. Photo: Nic Duncan.