Threads

Yesterday we visited the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in Brisbane. I particularly wanted to see the Threads exhibition; contemporary textiles from Australia, Asia and the Pacific region:



This gorgeous Trip Around the World quilt was made by Tapaeru Williams (Cook Islands/New Zealand):



And this Kapa kuiki quilt by Gussie R. Bento (Hawai'i, USA):



Gorgeous batik cloth made by Tjunkaya Tapaya from Ernabella Arts Inc:



Dowry bags made by Kachchhi women from Gujarat, India:



Bilum garment by Florence Jaukae Kamel from Papua New Guinea:



This painting by Regina Wilson, Warrgarri (Dilly Bag Stitch), was not part of the exhibition but fitted in nicely with the theme! This is a detail:



There was a lot more to admire in the Gallery that I will not show here - if you are interested you can find some photos on my photo blog.

If you are in Brisbane and haven't seen this exhibition yet I highly recommend it. it's on until 5 February 2012.