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Issue #36 - November 2008
Living Treasures series
1 November 2008
The November issue of 716 craft·design looks at the professional practice of three renowned Australian craft artists. There is a particular focus on the highly successful series, Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft and the 2008 Living Treasure exhibition Liz Williamson: Textiles.
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LIVING TREASURES SERIES
Australian craft and design practitioners rank with the worlds best. This issue of 716 craft·design looks at the practice of three practitioners.
In particular this issue highlights the highly successful series, Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft. Liz Williamson is the 2008 Living Treasure and her exhibition Liz Williamson: Textiles will be opened in November at Object Gallery in Sydney.
Clare Bond takes us into the intricacies and intimacies of Liz Williamson's practice, from her technical expertise in weave structure and the use of digital jacquard technology to the metaphoric explorations and sensual rhythms of the work.
- Wrapped: Liz Williamson's practice Clare Bond
"Hiroe Swen has long been regarded as one of Australia's foremost ceramic artist", writes Alan Watt in the catalogue essay for her current exhibition, From Darkness to Light. The exhibition comes after a period of 'deep sorrow and emotional turmoil' in Hiroe's life and the work reflects this deep, emotional connection with oneself. The exhibition will open at Narek Galleries in Tanja later this month.
- From Darkness to Light Alan Watt
Karin Findeis exhibition samples (A Taxonomy of Objects) exhibited at the Macleay Museum in Sydney was outstanding in it's concept, production and presentation. Findeis' work draws upon the Museum's collections and Margaret West responds to the exhibition, introducing us to this beautiful body of work.
- A Poetics of Taxonomy Margaret West
Yes we can! 2008 in review
From the General Manager: Catrina Vignando - November 2008
This year has been an important year of consolidation for Craft Australia. 2008 marks the fourth full year of the organisation's operation since relocating to Canberra. We have established solid foundations with new modes of program delivery and we have embraced the changes that have marked the growth of the Australian craft and design industry. With support from national stakeholders, Craft Australia has actively advocated on issues of relevance. This is an overview of the advocacy undertaken by Craft Australia for the growth and sustainability of the sector.
New government
With the Labor Government elected in late 2007, this year has been one of much political change and realignment. To this end Craft Australia has focused on ensuring the issues of the craft and design sector are understood and supported by government. We continue to be active in the following areas.
2020 Summit
- A visions paper presenting sector interests was developed and submitted for discussion at the 2020 Summit.
- Submission for delegates from the craft and design field were put forward for participation in the Creative Australia area.
- Dr Astrid Wootton, the Executive Director from the Design Centre in Tasmania was the sector representative at this event.
- The Craft Australia General Manager participated in the Canberra 2020 Summit as a delegate for art and culture.
Innovation Review
Craft Australia worked closely with the network of Australian Craft and Design Centres (ACDC) the board of Directors and key stakeholders to develop a submission in response to the Review of the National Innovation System chaired by Dr Terry Cutler.
What will all this mean for artists? Well early days to be sure, however, the potential to facilitate the engagement of craft designers within industry and to increase the financial support to makers who are working in this field are key goals. continued …
