We are pleased to invite you to the launch of:

Stuffed, Bolstered & Upholstered

OPENING NIGHT

FRIDAY 6 September 2024

6–8pm Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery

Welcome to Country performed by the Walley family.

Refreshments will be provided | Registration essential

EXHIBITIONS RUN

7 September – 7 December 2024

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Stuffed, Bolstered & Upholstered

An exploration of fibre and woven forms in relation to the human body. Contemporary makers use craft to tell stories of power, memory and place.

Part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial IOTA24: Codes in Parallel

Featuring a major showing of textile works from CCWA, UWAAC, Berndt Museum, private loans and commissioned works

Includes works by: Zanny Begg, Sam Bloor, Eliza Campbell, Katthy Cavaliere, Annabelle Collett, Jess Day, Sharyn Egan, Rina Franz, Fiona Gavino, Teelah George, Pamela Harris, Nora Holland, Judith Lodwick, Janine McAullay Bott, Sidney Nolan, Deborah Prior, Jody Quackenbush, Bev Thomson, Richard and Rickeeta Walley, Sera Waters, Judy Watson and Joyce Winsley.

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We acknowledge we are situated on Noongar land. We pay our respects to the traditional owners of the lands on which we live and work across Western Australia and Australia.

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View all related events to the exhibitions at uwa.edu.au/lwag/Events

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Image credits: Teelah George, Blue Biro (detail), 2018-2019, thread, linen and bronze, 220 x 190 cm. The University of Western Australia Art Collection, © Courtesy of the artist. Photograph by Thomas Rowe.