Chelsea Baker and Tina Gruss literally use nature as the subject and source material for their artworks in an exhibition that is on display at Crows Nest Gallery from November 13 to December 8, 2024.
Titled, Botanical Bloom, the exhibition explores an alchemic process of textile transformation, breathing new life into humble seedpods.
Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant hues of botanically dyed fabrics meticulously adorning Australian seedpods, unlocking a realm where every pod becomes a canvas, every thread a brushstroke, every work a testament to the delicate interplay between the natural world and human creativity.
Botanical Bloom explores an alchemic process of textile transformation, breathing new life into humble seedpods.
Marvel at the intricate details, the delicate blooms, and the rich narratives woven into each creation.
Chelsea Baker, who is a contemporary artist, merges the organic beauty of seedpods with vibrant colours and intricate patterns. Her work highlights the hidden beauty of nature, urging us to appreciate the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary.
Tina Gruss is an emerging artist exploring the botanical alchemy of flowers and leaf tannins on fabrics. Sustainably sourced from the Lockyer Valley Region, her artwork inspires the ephemeral beauty of colours and impressions imbued on fabric (cotton, linen, silk).
As the textiles meld with the organic curves of the seedpods, a harmonious dialogue unfolds – a celebration of the beauty inherent in both flora and fibre.
Viewers are invited on a visual journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional art.
Where nature’s bounty and human craftsmanship intertwine to form a gallery of living, breathing masterpieces.
Botanical Bloom is an ode to the enchanting possibilities that arise when creativity and the natural world unite.
The exhibition’s Meet the Artists event will be held from 11am-1pm on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
