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Crafting Artistry Exhibition

Captions, clockwise from top: Tai Lue tapestry weaving from Thailand; Batik Cirebon from West Java; Woven bracelets from Malaysia; Woven textiles from West Timor, Infinity, batik by Samsudin Abu Bakar.

 

One amazing thing about living in Malaysia is being constantly surrounded by colour. The vibrant hues of people’s clothing, their homes, market stalls and the flora and fauna is everywhere. However, it wasn’t until I visited the exhibition Crafting Artistry, A Journey Along The Maritime Silk and Spice Road, that I realised how much colour is a part of the culture and everyday life. This exhibition held at the Petronas Gallery in Kuala Lumpur features textiles from six Asian countries – China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. It links the heritage of each country and what artists are doing today. Covering various techniques it includes batik, weaving, embroidery and basket weaving so there is something for every enthusiast of textile art.

 

Crafting Artistry, A Journey Along The Maritime Silk and Spice Road, is exhibiting at Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur until December 29th.

New work from Chiachio & Giannone

Images clockwise: Splash Criollo, textile mosaic, 4.4 x 2.4m, 2018; Lyonnais, hand embroidery with cotton threads and jewellery effect on fabric, 1.22 x 1.48m, 2016; Pared Bordada, cushion covers, napkins, and table runners embroidered with cotton threads, 2016/17/18; Paz Homenaje a Violeta Parra, hand embroidery with cotton threads on burlap fabric, 1.6 x 1.6m (2016); Picos Gemelos, hand embroidery with cotton and metallic thread, and pompoms on blanket, 1.6 x 2.15m 2016/17.

 

Chiachio & Giannone’s work has many references from magical realism to equality and each canvas is filled with jewel like vibrant stitches. Here is a selection of their latest work. If you haven’t read it, check out their interview here  where they discuss their techniques and inspirations, or visit their website at www.chiachiogiannone.com to see more of their stunning and inventive work.

Sharon Peoples

Machine embroidery by Sharon Peoples. From left: Laced Bodies with Oleander; Laced Bodies with Euphorbia; Laced bodies with Angel’s Trumpet; Laced Bodies with Toad Stools.

 

Laced bodies embody they fragility of the environment and are machine embroidered by Australian artist Sharon Peoples. At the beginning of the year she enjoyed four weeks as artist in residence at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre and focused on ideas about gardens in the area. These almost life size pieces will be part of the exhibition Still Waters at the centre from December 5th – 20th January. To find out more about Sharon visit https://sharon-peoples.com