WHISPERS OF THE WILD EXHIBITION DETAILS

Whispers of the Wild - a textile exploration of the South West
 

Welcome to our creative world!
We are a collective of makers and creators working with textiles and fibre living in the beautiful South West region of Western Australia. Our inspiration comes from the ancient landscapes and the extraordinary biodiversity that surrounds us. Whispers of the Wild represents our deep connection to this special place through the meditative process of creating contemporary tactile artworks, where every stitch and every colour choice tells part of the story.

Something quite magical happens when we gather together as kindred spirits. We each bring our own creative vision, our own skills and techniques, and together we have developed a shared language while each maintaining our own voice. As a community, we share ideas, skills and knowledge, and everyone's unique contribution adds something special to the mix.

We pursue technical mastery in our creative work and draw upon an eclectic mix of materials and multi-layered processes. Stitching, weaving, natural dyeing, felting, and manipulating fabric and fibres are just a few of the surface treatments that have been used to explore our creative visions.

This exhibition is presented by the South West regional group of the Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association (WAFTA) and showcases the work of local artists working in contemporary textiles and fibre.