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Brenda Gael Smith

Contemporary Textile Art

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About Brenda Gael Smith

Brenda Gael Smith Abstract Textile ArtistI grew up in Warkworth, New Zealand and made my very first quilt in 1984. It was a glorious seersucker affair, made from factory offcuts, and provided instant warmth and a feeling of home in various student houses as I studied political science and law.

My next foray into quiltmaking was not until the turn of the century. Emerging from the fog of a protracted and demanding business transaction, I decided to make a cot quilt for a friend’s baby.  What serendipity!  Patchwork, quilting and textiles have since developed into a compelling and rewarding avocation.

I design and create my contemporary textile art in my home studio at Copacabana on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia.

In the News:

  •  New Zealand Quilt Show Podcast interview with Charlotte Scott   We chatted on Day 5 of Symposium and our discussion is wide-ranging.  Eavesdrop here!
  • Quilters Companion article by Erica Spinks: In the Studio with Brenda Gael Smith

I acknowledge that I live and create on the land of the Darkinjung and Guringai people and recognise their continuing connection to this place. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations people.

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Brenda Gael Smith
Contemporary Textile Art

brenda@brendagaelsmith.com

PO Box 131, Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 Australia

Tel: +61 412530190

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On exhibition

  • 10 October – 12 December 2022 Dysart Art Space, Dysart, Queensland
    Australia Wide Eight
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    1 October - 3 December 2022: View Centre of the Arts & Culture, New York
    2022 Quilts Unlimited
  • rust and green triangle shapes on a dark background
    3 October – 26 November 2022 Kyabram Town Hall, Kyabram, Victoria
    One Step Further
The Dreamlines design for June is freeform banded The Dreamlines design for June is freeform banded triangles. Make a single strip or makes multiple strips and join them together to create a dynamic design!

New participants are welcome to join the Dreamlines Project at any time and will have access to the project archive for previous months. Sign up today. Link in profile.

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According to the Laundry King, these pottery wine According to the Laundry King, these pottery wine goblets were passé ahead of their time 🤣
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Wednesday. Hump day. Maybe we will see some humpba Wednesday. Hump day. Maybe we will see some humpbacks today as well. 🐳 #copacabanansw
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