SIX artists who come together to make art pieces out of everyday fabrics and textiles have put their creations on show in the Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.<\/p>\n
Curator, Amy Carr-Bottomley, said the exhibition titled Cloak <\/em>is a celebration of the materials that are commonly used every day.<\/p>\n \u201cTextiles are often taken for granted and yet they play an important role in our daily lives,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cSteeped in cultural and familial traditions, textiles offer warmth, protection, ritual, symbolism, style and comfort.\u201d<\/p>\n Ms Carr-Bottomley said the artists used the word \u2018cloak\u2019 to inspire their works.<\/p>\n \u201cThis free exhibition displays six different artists\u2019 individual interpretations of the word \u2018cloak\u2019,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cThat explores the wonderous multifunctionality of the textile as a material and as a creative expression.\u201d<\/p>\n Ilka White, Catherine O\u2019Leary, Roz Effenberg, Pam Barnes, Amy Conly and Trina Dalton Oojges contributed to the exhibition.<\/p>\n The artists will also spend time live weaving a tapestry during the exhibition, which can be seen in the Visitor Centre front window.<\/p>\n Ms Carr-Bottomley said the demonstration was a great opportunity to learn about the craft.<\/p>\n \u201cResidents and visitors will be able to see this from the street and they will be invited into the space to contribute to the weaving when an artist is present,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n