BAIRNSDALE’S East Gippsland Art Gallery is currently hosting its second International Art Textile Biennale.
This exhibition showcases the innovative work of 35 artists from nine countries, exploring unexpected relationships between textiles and other creative disciplines.
Exhibition curator and Fibre Arts Australia CEO, Glenys Mann is committed to developing this significant prize and with it, an original vision that art textile practitioners continue to expand, grow, and inspire.
“Glenys’ passion and endless energy for this ever-evolving medium is inspiring and the East Gippsland Art Gallery is excited to join Glenys on the International Art Textile Biennale journey,” Gallery Director Crystal Stubbs said.
“Glenys’ enthusiasm has seen this celebrated exhibition expand and grow in 2023 and will ensure its growth into 2025 and 2027.
“This is incredibly exciting for textile artists, the Australian art textile movement, and East Gippsland Art Gallery.”
The 2023 exhibition has attracted 270 entries from 183 artists, with entries coming from 25 countries. Internationally renowned artists; Lisa Call from New Zealand and Julie Montgarret from Australia had the difficult task of choosing 37 artworks.
According to Ms Mann, the selected works featured in the exhibition displayed diverse themes.
“From intimate reflections to huge environmental issues, the works vary in concepts, techniques, material, and presentation,” Ms Mann said.
“There is a common thread of innovation, experimentation, and professionalism.
“Viewers will be captivated and engaged by the rhythm of the maker and excellence exhibited.”
The International Art Textile Biennale 2023 is exhibiting at East Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale until March 18, before touring to seven other galleries around the country.
For more information, head to www.eastgippslandartgallery.org.au or call the Gallery on 5153 1988.
