Patchwork is SO hard…
the result here looks like it took me a few minutes to sew …perhaps with my eyes closed!
the truth is it took me three evenings, lots of unpicking and the introduction of measurements right at the end 😬
but how lush is that blue velvet huh.
#gillianbencke #patchwork #revolt
My exhibition is currently showing @wangarattaartgallery until 14 sept.
#gillianbencke #textiles #contemporarytextileart #collections #wangarattaartgallery
Another large vessel - on its way to @wangarattaartgallery for my show ‘Us’ which begins in a few weeks - 26 Jul.
Opening event is later in Aug so I hope lots of you in VIC can come along and say hi. #gillianbencke #textiles #contemporarytextileart #merinowool #contemporaryart
SOLD *14 AHN Fundraiser for the children of Palestine. The next item available is by artist Gillian Bencke: Heretic brooch: textile brooch with embroidery and sequins with the text saying HERETIC. Wire, silk, cotton thread, sequins, handmade stainless steel pin 9.5cm x 5cm @bencke
“In this context, heretic becomes a powerful way to describe the necessary disruption of the status quo.” - GB
$195 plus postage
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* The Bidder must pay the funds directly to the artist (the bidder can make an additional donation if desired)
* The artist will make the donation for the agreed amount to the nominated charity (@unicefaustralia , @matw_project or @olivekids )
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Opening night this Friday 28 Mar, from 5:30pm @maitlandregionalartgallery
GILLIAN BENCKE
US
1 March - 6 June 2025
📷 @bencke
‘Array’ 2024 - 2025
Textiles, found objects, freshwater pearls, precious metals
300 x 180 cm
Join us as we kick start 2025 with a new season of exhibitions at Maitland Regional Art Gallery ✨
✨Us - Gillian Bencke
✨Barely Glimpsed - Patrick Mavety
✨My Message is Love - Mostafa ‘Moz’ Azimitabar
✨Singing in Harmony - Chris Capper and Virginia Cuppaidge
✨The Ubiquitous Myth of the Eerie Wife - Katy B Plummer
✨Margaret and the Grey Mare - Katy B Plummer
✨Brenda Clouten Memorial Scholarship
5.30pm Friday 28 March
Free event, booking essential via link in bio
These vessels are currently exhibiting at Maitland Regional Art Gallery with my show ‘Us’. It’s on until 8 June.
Made in merino wool to mimic the form of ceramic objects, each pieced together like broken artefacts carefully restored and recommended to value.
#collections #newwork #textiles #gillianbencke #contemporarytextileart #contemporaryart
