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LOUISE SAXTONSANCTUARY

When
24 March – 29 July 2012
Location
Kerry Gardner & Andrew Myer Project Gallery
Admission

Free with Museum Pass

Free entry

Curator/s
Jason Smith

Sanctuary is a series of works based on natural history illustrations, constructed from discarded needlework pinned to tulle. Saxton reclaims handcrafted textiles made in and for the home, drawing a parallel between this lost art and the vulnerability of many threatened species. Her work addresses this sense of imminent loss while also re-evaluating the home as a point of reference for and inspiration for contemporary art.

Publication

Download the Louise Saxton: Sanctuary Exhibition Brochure

Louise Saxton
Carolina on my mind
2011
reclaimed needlework, lace pins, nylon tulle
54 x 32 cm
Courtesy of the artist
Photograph: Gavin Hasford

Louise Saxton
Carolina on my mind
2011
reclaimed needlework, lace pins, nylon tulle
54 x 32 cm
Courtesy of the artist
Photograph: Gavin Hasford

Louise Saxton
Flaming Flamingo
2011
reclaimed needlework, lace pins, nylon tulle
96 x 78 cm
Courtesy of the artist
Photograph: Gavin Hasford

Louise Saxton
Flaming Flamingo
2011
reclaimed needlework, lace pins, nylon tulle
96 x 78 cm
Courtesy of the artist
Photograph: Gavin Hasford

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