Tamworth Textile Triennial
SEPTEMBER 2011 |
EXPRESSION of INTEREST
Expressions of interest are now open for the
1st
Tamworth Textile Triennial to be held in September 2011.
The Tamworth Textile Triennial will build on the tradition of the Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennials, showcasing the work of contemporary textile artists.
There are few events in Australia that can demonstrate such a strong tradition of promoting and sustaining the unique cultural heritage associated with both the history and technology of textile practice.
The 1st Tamworth Textile Triennial will provide a forum to explore current issues and trends in textile practice in Australia.
Tamworth Regional Gallery will work to develop stronger links with Asia and is
committed to building the profile of the exhibition and engaging with a wider audience.
Expressions of interest are encouraged from a variety of disciplines, age groups, emerging artists and
established practitioners.
The selection process will be in three stages:
Stage One (February July 2010)
Artists are invited to submit an expression of interest by providing:
A completed expression of interest cover sheet
A one page outline of your current practice, including concepts, processes and materials, and a
description of your reasons for wanting to participate in the 1st Tamworth Textile Triennial
No more than a two page Curriculum Vitae, and
A CD with a maximum of 10 JPG images (write your name on the CD and include your name in the title
of each JPG file).
A panel will be convened in August 2010 to make an initial selection of artists. The factors they will
consider will include:
Innovation this can include individual and/or collaborative projects (with other individuals or industry or
technology-based, educational or community organisations)
Demonstrated skills in realising concepts this can include drawing, visual diary and collage book of
ideas
Use of traditional and/or contemporary technologies
Demonstrated appreciation of craft traditions textile specific, but can include another craft discipline
Use of materials - can include sustainable practice and processes
Use of colour and pattern.
The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 30 July 2010.
Stage Two (September November 2010)
Artists selected in Stage One will be invited to submit a detailed proposal in response to a theme to be
determined by the curator.
Stage Three (November 2010)
Artists selected for the first Tamworth Textile Triennial will be advised by the end of November 2010.
Conditions
Expressions of interest will be accepted from artists living and working in Australia.
A submitted expression of interest indicates that where the artist is selected for the 1st Tamworth Textile
Triennial, the artist authorises the reproduction of images of their work, their artist statement and CV
in the catalogue, education kit, website, promotion and other material produced for the
1st Tamworth Textile Triennial.
The panel will not consider any materials submitted, other than those identified above.
DOWNLOAD Expression of Interest form below.
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momentum
CURATOR Valerie Kirk
momentum
.............the power to increase and become stronger, move forward at an ever-growing pace
Recently developed textile technologies have grabbed media attention with their novel new performance abilities and applications. Smart textiles can do everything from cleaning themselves and regulating body temperature to collecting and conveying information to doctors. The global textile industry is a giant, moving forward with ever-increasing power and capacity for rapid change in mass production. Just when it seemed that interest in the handmade was about to be wiped out by a new wave of flat screens, mobile phones and portable media players, there was a complete turnaround and a grass roots swell of involvement in craft. Making by hand in 2008 is a positive and personal choice, increasing in popularity and receptive to the development of experimental artistic forms.
Artists deal with contemporary ideas and issues reflecting back to the population and projecting forward, provoking critical thinking and debate. Environmental concerns, issues of migration, place and identity, our relationship to nature and the constructed world, politics and social change are investigated in contemporary textile practice. Broad and inter-disciplinary education allows practitioners to access ways of working relevant to the issues they are dealing with and to move freely between mediums and processes. There is an exciting flow of ideas, dialogue and skills resulting in shared visions and hybrid artworks.
History and tradition have not been negated. On the contrary, there is a re-awakened interest in preserving knowledge and expertise, respecting past traditions and making sure they continue into the future. There is a global attraction to Indigenous textiles and fibre works and much collaboration on development and commercial projects between cultures. New tools and technologies are available to textile artists: a palette of computerised jacquard weaving, digital printing and sophisticated dye and chemical technologies. Artists are in a position to choose if and how to access high-tech materials and processes to enhance their work, using them appropriately and where relevant in their work.
Textile artists work inventively because of the rapidly changing context of their world, pushing the boundaries and communicating through their original expressive forms. They challenge our preconceptions and move forward into unknown territories. The strength of this work comes from the artists ability to respect their tradition and history while engaging with the momentum of progress.
VALERIE KIRK
Curator
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Demelza Sherwood
Horse and zebra (detail)2008
cotton, polyester, silk threads and embriodery threads on linen
68 x 63.5 cm
image credit Andrew Barcham, screaming Pixel
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momentum 18th TFT Biennial
TOUR VENUES & Dates
LIST OF VENUES FOR TOUR
Western Plains Cultural Centre Dubbo Regional Gallery
PO Box 81 Dubbo 2830
76 Wingewarra St Dubbo
Contact Brigette Leece venue manager
02 6801 4430
6 February until 14 March 2010
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery & Museum
PO Box 146 Windsor NSW 2756
300 George Street Windsor
Contact Kath Von Witt Director
0403 564 125
26 March until 2 May 2010
Glasshouse Regional Gallery
PO Box 84 Port Macquarie 2444 NSW
Corner of Clarence and Hay Streets Port Macquarie
Contact Sharni Lloyd - Director
02 6581 8888
Delivery Friday 29 July 2010
5 August until 3 October 2010
Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and Design
PO Box 10090 Adelaide BC
19 Morphett Street
Adelaide 5000 SA
Contact Margaret Hancock 08 8410 0727
Delivery 23 October 2010
29 October until 5 December 2010
Image Above
Fiona Gavino
Perspectives shelf 2008
pith cane
69 x 86 x 65 cm
image credit Tony Nathan
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Liz Jeneid
Tea Party (detail) 2008
tea bags papers, shellac, tea labels
95 x 122 x 20 cm
Image credit
licensed by VISCOPY Australia 2008
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Textile/Fibre
Textile/Fibre Events 2010
FIBRES BALLARAT 10
BALLARAT GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BALLARAT, VIC.
4th (EASTER SUNDAY) 10th April 2010
17 International and Australian tutors will share their knowledge and creativity with you over 5 days.
All information including workshop details and Tutor profiles for both events can be found at
www.fibresballarat.viviti.com
FIBRES GEELONG
26TH SEPTEMBER 2ND OCTOBER 2010
VENUE: Geelong Grammar, Corio Bay, Victoria
Opportunities for residential workshops, and the exchange of ideas with artisans of all persuasions will be provided over 5 days. 20 International and Australian tutors will share their knowledge and creativity with you.
FIBRES STANTHORPE
4TH 10TH OCTOBER 2010
INTERNATIONAL CLUB, STANTHORPE, QUEENSLAND
Opportunities for non-residential workshops, and the exchange of ideas with artisans of all persuasions will be provided over 5 days.
5 International tutors will share their knowledge and creativity with you.
All information including workshop details and Tutor profiles for both events can be found at
www.fibresgeelong.viviti.com
For more information on the events coordinated by Glenys Mann, email or visit one of her sites!
Website: www.glenysmann.viviti.com
Fibres Ballarat website: www.fibresballarat.viviti.com
Fibres Geelong website: www.fibresgeelong.viviti.com
Fibres Stanthorpe website: www.fibresgeelong.viviti.com
2010 Events:
Fibres Ballarat, Ballarat Grammar, Ballarat, Vic. 4th - 10th April 2010
Fibres Geelong, Geelong Grammar, Geelong, Vic 27thSept - 2nd Oct 2010
Fibres Stanthorpe, Stanthorpe, Qld, 5th - 10th October 2010
Contact details: Glenys Mann
9 Hannaford Ave Tamworth
NSW 2340 Australia
Ph/Fax: +61 (0)2 6766 3596
Email: mannmaid@northnet.com.au
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Melissa Hirsch
Bleached Sea Fan Coral, 2006
Fishing line
510mm x 320mm x 90mm
Image credit: Lou Farina
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Jane Bowden
Woven ring, 2008
Sterling silver, 18ct white gold spiral
25mm x 46mm x 135mm
Image credits: Grant Hancock
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