Unravelling
From 16th September,
two of our innovative and inspiring
local female artists
will be holding separate exhibitions.
'Unravelling'
is a solo exhibition by
first prize winner in the Open section
of the 2015 Serpentine Gallery Art Prize
with her fabric/stitching work
‘Dreamtime Alice’,
- exhibited during the exhibition 'Place'.
And
- a collection of recent work by
'Unravelling' and ‘Under Pressure’
are on view from
16th September to 13th October 2015.
The Opening Night celebration
is on Friday 18th September, 6-8pm.
Paulette Hayes' extraordinary work is highly textured, colourful and unique,
and creates a tapestry-like effect with the use of fabric and photographic imagery.
As a contemporary female artist, Paulette’s work also explores the female image in art
and her deep concern with social issues that evoke a sense of injustice.
Artist's Statement - Paulette Hayes
I have painted and drawn from an early age
and discovered the joy of fabric and stitching when aged 13.
My art explorations continued throughout my life while living in the Australian Bush,
working as a Registered Nurse, teacher, farmer, saw mill owner and activist for social justice.
Nursing taught me to feel compassion and understanding of the human condition
– this guides the content of my work.
Farming led me to growing my own flock of sheep,
learning to shear, spin and dye using native plants from my own land.
Patchwork and quilting followed on from this.
Teaching forced me to educate myself about all forms and expressions of art
and being a sawmill owner taught me persistence, a sensitivity to my environment,
and sculpture from found and shaped timber and machinery.
From my social justice involvement
I learnt that something amazing can be created from hard work and love
and that following my heart was where my strength was to be found.
My work is a major focus in my life.
Every day is devoted to photographing, designing, painting,
stitching, dyeing, drawing, printing,
learning, looking, playing and researching.
I spent 2014 at Southern Cross University in my first year of Visual Art
but this year I am enrolled at TAFE in the Diploma of Visual Art
nd gaining important skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and print making.
I intend to go back to SCU and complete the degree after I complete my Diploma.
My work speaks of personal experiences from my life, my friends and my travels.