Bio Heather Dunn
I have been making art all my life.
I completed a Diploma of Tapestry in 2011, which gave me the tools and process to start bringing ideas together across a range of media, but predominantly in textiles.
I have an intimate knowledge of fibre, having grown wool and alpaca for 30 years, and learnt to hand spin when 15. This knowledge gives a depth to my textile work and a respect for both the source of textiles and the often extensive process to bring them to fruition.
I am committed to my process, to the thousands of decisions made during the production of Woven Tapestry and the integrity and authenticity of my work. The less conventional media of textiles holds continuing challenges both in execution and educating people. This is through workshops, exhibitions, and advocacy of the validity of textiles in contemporary art.
Other media inform my textile work and often are resolved into exhibitions as well. Printmaking, drawing and occasionally painting all inform my work and add to the narratives that I seek to express around the notion of Place, our connections to place and our moments of time on the timelines of Place.
2020 was an extraordinary year for all of us. We all have stories to tell. Mine is of temporarily relocating to Fremantle in Western Australia to help my husband avoid constant quarantine, and the strictness of the WA border controls. It was hard, but an opportunity to see a completely different landscape. We missed the rolling hills and high country of the Tablelands, but were amazed at the diversity of landscapes and coast line that we visited.
This exhibition is about the Coastlines that we saw, the dazzling white sands, the weather, the turquoise shallows, and the hinterlands along it. The Tapestries also point to the issues that the environment faces over there with long term rain deficits from climate change and the ocean rubbish that lands on the west coast from locally dumped rubbish and that from oceans away.
I hope you enjoy my response to the West Coast.
I have been making art all my life.
I completed a Diploma of Tapestry in 2011, which gave me the tools and process to start bringing ideas together across a range of media, but predominantly in textiles.
I have an intimate knowledge of fibre, having grown wool and alpaca for 30 years, and learnt to hand spin when 15. This knowledge gives a depth to my textile work and a respect for both the source of textiles and the often extensive process to bring them to fruition.
I am committed to my process, to the thousands of decisions made during the production of Woven Tapestry and the integrity and authenticity of my work. The less conventional media of textiles holds continuing challenges both in execution and educating people. This is through workshops, exhibitions, and advocacy of the validity of textiles in contemporary art.
Other media inform my textile work and often are resolved into exhibitions as well. Printmaking, drawing and occasionally painting all inform my work and add to the narratives that I seek to express around the notion of Place, our connections to place and our moments of time on the timelines of Place.
2020 was an extraordinary year for all of us. We all have stories to tell. Mine is of temporarily relocating to Fremantle in Western Australia to help my husband avoid constant quarantine, and the strictness of the WA border controls. It was hard, but an opportunity to see a completely different landscape. We missed the rolling hills and high country of the Tablelands, but were amazed at the diversity of landscapes and coast line that we visited.
This exhibition is about the Coastlines that we saw, the dazzling white sands, the weather, the turquoise shallows, and the hinterlands along it. The Tapestries also point to the issues that the environment faces over there with long term rain deficits from climate change and the ocean rubbish that lands on the west coast from locally dumped rubbish and that from oceans away.
I hope you enjoy my response to the West Coast.
The Company We Keep
Nicole and Julie Foxall were lucky enough to hit the sister-in-law jackpot when Nicole married Julie's brother, Mike. They are not only good friends but share a common drive to create. This year, like many people, they have experienced change and uncertainty. As essential workers, carving out creative time has been more important than ever.
Nicole’s work continues to evolve and she has left her more abstract painting to return to more representational work. This has been influenced by spending more time in the local bush post lockdown and a need to be “more real” in an increasingly abstract world.
Julie’s background in graphic design and passion for colour is evident in her cheery pieces. Gardens come alive in her bold, abstract botanical paintings. Whimsical watercolour and ink drawings capture an upbeat essence.
The works featured in this show were created during a challenging year. “The Company We Keep” demonstrates the positivity we can manifest when we place ourselves in the right surroundings. Our families. Our creative spaces. Our favourite brushes, our subjects, our collaborations and our collective inspiration.
The Company We Keep is at T.arts Gallery from Friday 13th November until Saturday 28th November. Online catalogue is available at www.tartsgallery.com
April 2017 - STILL
Chris McGirr
Chris McGirr
February 2017 - STILL
Nic Mason
Nic Mason
October 2016 - Running standing and cool clay
Briony Hodgson and the Bathurst Potter Group
Briony Hodgson and the Bathurst Potter Group
September 2016 - In the Presence of Iron
Heather Dunn, Colin Fenn and Margaret Ling
Heather Dunn, Colin Fenn and Margaret Ling
May 2016 - The Art and Sculptures of Efat Yahyaoglu
Efat Yahyaoglu
Efat Yahyaoglu
March 2016 - Autumn Invitational Exhibition
A collection of new works by artists of the Tablelands.
A collection of new works by artists of the Tablelands.
Nov - Dec 2015 - t.arts Gallery Christmas Exhibition
Member Artists plus all exhibiting Guest Artists from 2015 come together for an end of year Christmas Exhibition.
Member Artists plus all exhibiting Guest Artists from 2015 come together for an end of year Christmas Exhibition.
September 2015 - Thursday Mornings & Cool Climate Clay
Jo Fernandez & Jennie De Maere, with Bathurst Potters' Group
Jo Fernandez & Jennie De Maere, with Bathurst Potters' Group
July 2015 - Midwinter Arts @ t.arts
May 2015 - Small Treasures
Catherine Hale, Karin Smith & Carol Endean Little
Catherine Hale, Karin Smith & Carol Endean Little
Feb 2015 - In the Sun
David Lake, Marjo Carter & Margaret Ling
David Lake, Marjo Carter & Margaret Ling
Nov 2014 - t.arts Christmas Show
t.arts Gallery Members & Guest Artists from 2014
t.arts Gallery Members & Guest Artists from 2014
Sept 2014 - Family Ties
Julie, Mike & Nicole Foxall
Julie, Mike & Nicole Foxall
July 2014 - Midwinter Arts at T.arts
April 2014 - Reflections of Landscape
Emily Laszuk & Zenio Lapka
Emily Laszuk & Zenio Lapka
January 2014 - Chimerical Notions
Greg Hyde & Tom Buckland
Greg Hyde & Tom Buckland
November 2013 - Gallery Opening