Artist Talk - Julie Paterson

Join Julie Paterson in an artist talk for her exhibition Modest Fancies in the Parlour, an exhibition in response to Sydney Living Museums’ Meroogal Women’s Art Prize. Julie Paterson was a finalist in 2020

The question Julie originally asked was ‘what would the Meroogal women choose,’ but the better question in this context was ‘what would the Meroogal women do.’ And what these practical women used to do was make do and mend. What they created in their steadfast and humble way was a wonderfully characterful home. Functional, comfortable and beautiful. Modest and fancy. The philosophy and skills that created Meroogal have largely been lost - and the world is poorer and more damaged for it.

Julie's intention for this exhibition is to honour this frugal and joyful mindset, creating new work from all the unfinished projects around my studio. Renewing the old and worn to remake functional, practical pieces that blur the boundaries between art and what’s sometimes called modern craft.

Come and hear more about Julie's motivations and inspirations in this rich and plentiful exhibition. 

This is a free event, though registration is preferred. 

Image: Julie Paterson, Nurse Porteous' Fruit Cake