Ziguzagu Textile Exhibition

The opening of Ziguzagu Textile Exhibition was yesterday afternoon. It was great to see the work of 26 artists and over 100 pieces of textiles art. A few of my friends also have their work there as well. Many of my friends came to support the exhibition and enjoy the afternoon. I just realised I love going to art openings. These events give you that buzz, a thrill and excitement. It is an added bonus if you have your own work in it, and in this case I happened to have three pieces of my work included in the exhibition. I have some photos here to share with you. Please enjoy...

From left Gesela Pfab, my Facebook friend I have known for a while. It was lovely to meet her in person. Next is Jo Maindonald the co-owner of Ziguzagu/Kazari and one of the curators of the exhibition. Then Jane Rumbold, a dear friend and colleague and the last one is me. Jane is a member of my Wednesday craft group at my work. We meet on Wednesdays during our lunch break. 

This group of ladies is special. They came to support Dot and I. From the left Jacky, Dot, Lee and Lynda. I took this photo after we left the exhibition. It was cute to see them having show and tell in the cold outside a car showroom! You do know how to have fun ladies!

My pieces for the exhibition are nothing new to you. The best way to enter in an exhibition is when you already have your work ready. This is my Bojagi for Bella that I posted here.

My second piece is this BORO jacket that I posted before here. It was nice to see it displayed among the vintage Japanese furniture. 

My third piece is my sakiori rug I posted here. For some reason I didn't take photo of it. How annoying  because it was very well displayed there. 

These three tunics were made by Gisela Pfab (top photo) using vintage kimono fabric from ZZ. They are so vibrant and happy that I even want to make one for myself. I have enough fabric to make a few, I think!

Jane and her wall hangings. The top piece is called Windy Washing Day; the bottom piece is called Bird's Eye View. Jane worked on both pieces in our Wednesday craft sessions. It's great to see them here as part of the exhibition. 

Our lovely Kate Collins one of the curators and staff at ZZ. Kate was wearing one of her dresses made with vintage kimono fabric. Kate has a few pieces of her art work in the exhibition too. I specially love the blue bag. I've the same piece of that katazomi indigo so I might make a bag just like Kate's!

The dresses above are my favourite items in the exhibition. You can guess why: boro, eco-dyed and indigo dresses. All the three textiles I love! Sorry I don't have the name of the maker.

Don't you just love these vibrant happy colour pieces. Two cushions and 3 pictures all hand made and hand stitched by Dot. Dot put lots and lots of stitching into creating this work. Well done Dot!

Last but not least, are these stunning quilts all hand stitched and hand quilted. Maria of Peaceful Life blog is the maker of these two quilts. I would have loved to meet Maria, but she couldn't make it for the opening. Maria creates amazing quilts and textile crafts using vintage Japanese textiles. 

If you are in Melbourne, this is one exhibition you should visit. The exhibition goes until 27th October. I would love to go back and next time take my time to have a good look. 

I hope you enjoy the tour of the exhibition and thanks for dropping by. I would love to hear from you. Please leave me a comment.

Until next time

Nat