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(2023) "ON THE EDGE"
The Newcastle creative embroiderers and textile artists group have used ON THE EDGE as the theme for their second 2023 exhibition of creative textiles. NCEATA members have interpreted this theme in a myriad ways.
CONTINUOUS CHANGE by Ann Dean-Pijpers
The colours and shapes of our awe-inspiring environment continuously and dramatically transform in response to Earth's constant movement. How much time do we have? Are we living on the edge of extinction?
PYRO-CB by Ann Dean-Pijpers
This recycled nuno felted piece is a response to the fires which burn the native forests worldwide. Is the world is on the edge of destruction via natural disasters?
EDGE OF AN IDEA by Ann Harper
Thoughts begin, loose threads, then an idea takes form and imagination explodes.
EDGE OF THE OCEAN by Ann Harper
I love the froth of the waves at the ocean's edge.
AMONGST THE TREES by Bronwyn Grieve
Inspired by the Tilligerry Habitat Reserve where koalas come to the edge of Port Stephens to cool off on hot days.
FOOLS GOLD 1 by Carolyn Clausen
Living on the edge by gambling - chasing fool's gold.
FOOLS GOLD 2 by Carolyn Clausen
Living on the edge by gambling - chasing fool's gold.
MALACCA by Connie Allen
A holiday experience - on the edge.
THE B FACTOR by Jill Wagner
The outbreak of Varroa mite in our region in recent times reminded us all of the plight of the humble but vital bee. If the fragility of the welfare of the bee is continually threatened by man's use of pesticides and other damaging behaviours, are we on the edge of ecological disaster?
LIDSCAPE by Judi Nikoleski
This landscape is printed with discarded drink bottle lids, a tiny fraction of our daily rubbish. We now have whole landscapes created by human rubbish. Is this sustainable? Are we on the edge?
ON THE EDGE OF THE DAY by Judi Nikoleski
The sun has set under the brilliant colours of a rainbow, a reflection of the Earth's edge. We are on the edge of the day with night about to fall.
ON THE EDGE OF THE NIGHT by Judi Nikoleski
The sun has set under the brilliant colours of a rainbow, a reflection of the Earth's edge, watched through the silhouette of an old fence. We are on the edge of the night.
RAINBOW AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Kate Highland
This rainbow captures memories with stitch and applique using fabric, buttons, ribbons, lace and embroidery in each colour. It represents the old passing and the new beginning - being on the edge.
GLITTERING ON THE EDGE by Rhonda Porter
Eco-dyed cotton shibori of a plant branch with leaves representing many plants on the edge of destruction despite their beauty. The beading on the edges adds to the beauty.
ORBITING THE EDGE by Robyn Cohen
On the edge of the universe there are many planets.
RACE TO THE EGE by Robyn Cohen
Many rockets have forged their way to the edges of the universe.
WATERFALL OVER THE MOUNTAIN EDGE by Robyn Cohen
The Carmichael Waterfall has many edges.
ETCHED OUT BY NATURE by Sandra Cooke
The walls of Antelope Canyon in Arizona look like satin tossed through the wash with many edges created by shafts of sunlight.
EDGE OF DARKNESS (1 of 3 bags) by Shirley Bjornsson
Three bags take bag making to the edge with the creative use of many textile techniques.
AT WATER'S EDGE By Suzanne Russell
The water's edge draws in the viewer, immersed in the sight and sound of the sea.
SHIFTING THOUGHTS by Suzanne Russell
The repetition of embroidered french knots creates a space for thoughts on the edge.
TORN by Suzanne Russell
The eye is the window to the soul and often the soul is bruised, torn and on edge.
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SABRAAN by Wendy Anderson
Sabraan is Irish gaelic meaning "from the borders". This witch doll lives on the edge of civilization, beyond the hedges.
EDGE OF AWE AND WONDER by Wendy Scott
A young girl looks over a rocky waterfall with her clothing merging into the landscape.
LIVE ON THE EDGE - RIDE THE WILD WIND by Wilma Simmons
Inspired by the Year of the Tiger 2022 and by the Queen song: "Ride the wild wind. . . "
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