A dedicated group of textile artists centered in Kingaroy, in the South Burnett district of Queensland, AUSTRALIA
An Introduction to
Our Textile Art
Kay Joyce: Goblin’s Playground
Remote rainforests evoke tales of magic and mystical beings, some whimsical, some good, some evil but all engaged in wondrous adventures. The ‘Strangler Fig’ might provide the ‘Goblins’ of this forest with a challenging climbing frame but its own story is somewhat more sinister.
Beginning life as an innocent seedling high in the canopy, its true character is soon revealed as it slowly entwines and ‘strangles’ the life force from its unwitting host. Eventually dominating and feeding on the last rotting remains of its once strong and thriving victim, the ‘Strangler Fig’ lives on to become an elder of its domain.
This elder plays its role providing a home for all manner of life. Animals and plants create a vibrant community among the intricately twisting roots, the trunk and the branches and leaves of the canopy: a mirror image of that of the forest.
Medium/Technique: Silk Painting, Hand and Machine Embroidery, Machine Drawn Threadwork, Hand Piecing.
Size: 310mm x 450mm
Marion Lees: Masquerade 1 and 2
Colour, lights, costumes and laughter create the atmosphere at the Masquerade Ball. Searching for familiar faces, but looking into the unknown – every one’s the same but different in appearance! Why not enjoy yourself and dance with them all…
Medium/Technique: Wall hanging – Pieced fabric, applique, machine embroidery
Size: 171cm x 39cm; 153cm x 94cm
Design Inspiration
Our Current Exhibition
Examples of our Textile Art
Our Magic in Action
