Clara Batton Smith, Mary-Ellen Belleville, Miranda Brett, Amelia Dowling, Di Ellis, Fiona Gavens, Tara Glastonbury, Jess Hall, Katherine Marmaras, Deborah McHugh, Grace Pundyk, Tamara Russell and Caroline Wright. Curated by Katherine Marmaras.
A group exhibition showcasing artists and makers who push the boundaries of contemporary art and craft practices through a commonality of thread whether they are textile based or simply inspired by thread.
Thread[laid]bare is a play on the word, threadbare, which is often used to describe clothing and soft furnishings that have worn thin over time usually through overuse as favourite beloved items.
The exhibition aims to elevate and lay bare traditional craft techniques by bringing them to the forefront and giving them the attention they belatedly deserve.
Geelong Art Space is an independent eclectic space promoting emerging practitioners of contemporary craft and art from Geelong, Melbourne and beyond. Situated in the heart of Geelong's cultural precinct and housed in a heritage building, dating back to 1915, established as one of the first florists in Geelong on Wadawurrung Country.