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In my fabric pieces I explore the dichotomy between the fragile fabric, the protected but threatened plant species of the native forest, and the transient play of the elements-water, earth, fire. My fabric explores our relationship with this complex natural environment. In particular the shibori process allows me the freedom to explore nuances of pattern and colour.
My work engages the viewer in an emotional and sensory response to the natural forms and colours of the bush from where I draw my inspiration. I am attentive in the dying process to ethical methods of dye preparation and use non-endangered species of lichens and native plant material. From the sea vegetables and indigenous dye plants of the South East Coast of NSW I coax an interesting array of colours which will vary according to seasonal conditions.
born
11 January 1954
currently living and working at Candelo on the South East Coast of NSW
education
2003 Statement in Time Management Illawarra Institute NSW
2002 Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training Illawarra Institute NSW
1996 Certificate IV Pattern Making Illawarra Institute NSW
1994 Colour & Design Certificate Illawarra Institute NSW
1972 Diploma Clothing & Textiles Wellington Polytechnic NZ
selected group exhibitions
2004 Fragments Of Time – The Zen of Cloth Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2003 In House Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2003 Together Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2003 New Years Resolution Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2002 In House Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2002 Feast Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2002 Internal Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2001 Artist’s Books Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2001 Bega Valley Art Awards Regional Gallery, Bega NSW
2001 Rising Stars Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2000 ‘Take Seven’ (an exhibition of printmakers) Regional Gallery, Bega NSW
2000 Drifting Into Autumn Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2000 National Heritage Art Awards Old Parliament House ACT
2000 X Dressing Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
2000 Inhale Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1999 Nascent Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1999 Artist’s Way Spiral gallery, Bega NSW
1999 On Solid Ground Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1999 In The Spirit Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1998 Quintessence Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1998 Montana Wearable Art Awards Nelson NZ
1998 Evolve Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1998 Colour Journey Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1998 Reflections Of Spirit Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1997 Opening Exhibition Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1997 The Paper Collection Regional Gallery, Bega NSW
1997 Women’s Art Exhibition Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1997 Exhibition #3 Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
1997 Exhibition #6 Spiral Gallery, Bega NSW
professional practice
1997 -2004 Coordinator Aboriginal Programs Illawarra Institute, Bega, NSW
2003 A/ IAC Coordinator Illawarra Institute, Bega, NSW
1996 - 2003 P/Time Teacher Textiles Illawarra Institute, Bega, NSW
2001 Coordinator Biggah Aboriginal Enterprises Bega, NSW
professional practice continued
1993 Partner Heirlooms Gallery Candelo, NSW
1990 - 1992 Arts & Crafts Teacher Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education
1978 - 1980 Travelled extensively South East Asia, Sweden
1979 Pattern Cutter Marquise Knitwear, Victoria
1978 Sportscraft Hawthorn, Victoria
1975-1976 Pattern Cutter & Grader City Swingers, London, UK
1972-1974 Fashion Consultants Roland Wimmers, Wellington, NZ
awards & grants
2004 NAVA NSW Artists Marketing Scheme
2002 Groundswell Australian National Regional Arts Conference
2000 Highly Commended National Indigenous Heritage Art Award (reconciliation)
1997 Highly Commended Narrabri Cotton Awards
1996 Highly Commended Bega Valley Art Awards
1995 People’s Choice, Candelo Art Awards
collections
2000 Private collections in Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand
associations and affiliations
2004 NAVA Membership
1997- 2003 Spiral Gallery Director & Cooperative Member
1997 Co - Founder Spiral Gallery
publications
2002 Lighting The Way Reconciliation Stories Dianne Johnson
2000 Artist’s in Profile A publication of the Arts Council of NSW
2000 Textile Fibre Magazine
1998 Craft Arts Magazine
selected commissions
1999 Coping with the Serpent A Cope for the Archdeacon Kenyon McKie, Dean of St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn, NSW
A reconciliation collaboration with Aboriginal Artist Colleen Dixon
contact
Kurrajong Creek
Lot 74 Moreings Road.
Candelo NSW. 2550
Phone: 02 64932168
Email:
nazeri@acr.net.au
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