Crows Nest Gallery exhibition celebrates the beauty in flora, fibre

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.

For more information, please see: Meet the Artists | Botanical Bloom – Chelsea Baker & Tina Gruss (tr.qld.gov.au)

Enquiries about the exhibition can be directed to Crows Nest Gallery on (07) 4698 1687 or [email protected] 

Crows Nest Gallery, at the corner of the New England Highway and William Street is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and public holidays. 

Images:

1.Chelsea BAKER & Tina GRUSS / Botanical bloom 2024 / eco dyed repurposed cotton & hand painted banskia grandis seedpod / fabric: 40 x 40 x 50cm, seedpod: 10 x 10 x 30 cm / Photographer: Chelsea Baker / © Chelsea Baker & Tina Gruss

2.Chelsea BAKER & Tina GRUSS / Petals in radiance 2024 (detail) / botanically dyed paper, with hand painted seedpod / limited edition fine art print / 64 x 47cm / Photographer: Chelsea Baker / © Chelsea Baker & Tina Gruss

3.Chelsea BAKER & Tina GRUSS / Seedpod summit 2024 (detail) / botanically dyed repurposed cotton, with hand painted seedpod / limited edition fine art print / 32 x 24cm / Photographer: Chelsea Baker / © Chelsea Baker & Tina Gruss

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