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Brenda Gael Smith

Contemporary Textile Art

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Artist Statement

I create textile paintings and sketches made from a rich palette of my hand-dyed fabrics complemented by extensive, textural stitching. Much of my work is inspired by the colour and patterns of the natural world. Using a process of abstraction, I capture the essence of my subjects in simplified form. Working improvisationally, I refine line, shape, colour and texture to evoke a sense of place, express an idea, highlight an issue or elicit an emotional response.

Daily walks are a creative habit integral to my studio practice whether I am home or travelling. By closely observing my surroundings, and taking hundreds of photos, I have a bountiful inspiration bank that informs my work. I also embrace the serendipity factor. From the dye pot, to the design wall, to the sewing machine, I am always open to the possibility of a glorious accident.

Acuity

Acuity #6 in a Twinkle of an Eye - Yellow Polygo Shape on Purple Background

Botanica

Integrifolia #9 - Wide Open

Copa Abstractions

Pigface

Desire Lines

Desire Lines - Passion by Brenda Gael Smith

Dreamlines

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Dyad

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Flying Colours

Grass

Turf by Brenda Gael Smith

Landlines

Landlines Canola Country

Marine

Allagai Bay - Whale Trails - Monthly Art Project by Brenda Gael Smith

Shibori

Firewheel Brenda Gael Smith

Taking Shape

Taking Shape - Cues from Nature-December-Jacaranda

Treelines

Reforestation

Twelve by Twelve

Argyle Diamons by Brenda Gael Smith

Many of these artworks are for sale in my shop.

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 4033, Copacabana
NSW 2251 Australia

Tel: +61 412530190

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On exhibition

  • Banksia Genus
    Fullerton Park Community Centre, Unley, South Australia 6 May – 29 May 2022
    DISTANCE & DIVERSITY
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2 April to 17 June 2022
    FUR FANGS FEATHERS & FINS
  • Acuity6-Twinkle
    The National Quilt Museum, Paducah, Kentucky, USA 4 March to 19 July 2022    
    Australia Wide Seven
  • Integrifolia #9 - Wide Open
    Wangaratta Art Gallery 18 June to 14 August 2022
    PETITE MINIATURE TEXTILES 2022
Triangles on my mind 🔻🔺🔻Plus the oomph of Triangles on my mind 🔻🔺🔻Plus the oomph of stitching with variegated thread
#geometricquilts #kingtutthread #handdyrdfabric #brendagaelsmithart
Join me for some circular explorations this month. Join me for some circular explorations this month. This is your last chance for 2022:
⭕ FUNdamentally Circles: 5-8am Thursday 14 July
⭕ Beyond FUNdamentally Circles: 5-8am Thursday 21 July (only for graduates of FUNdamentally Circles)

This is Wednesday afternoon/evening in North America/Europe.

Book online. Link in profile.

In FUNdamentally Circles, you will learn versatile techniques for freeform cutting and PIECING circles without templates or pins. Explore the design possibilities of circles – fractured, distorted, quartered and more. Deconstruct a classic shape into something new and individually expressive.

In Beyond FUNdamentally Circles we go deeper into the design possibilities of half circles and other curvilinear shapes to create your own dynamic compositions.

Check out the Serendipity Student gallery from Circular Explorations at the Australasian Quilt Convention 2022 in Brisbane in May including:
⭕ @sewbrizzie Ann
⭕ Christine Garrett
⭕ @neroli_henderson 
⭕ @outlookquilting Nerida
⭕ @sewjanet 

#brendagaelsmithworkshop #FUNdamentallyCircles #learnwithBrenda #BeyondFUNdamentallyCircles #australasianquiltconvention #australasianquiltconvention2022 @intocraft @singersewinganz
Order from chaos. Transform your scraps in my new Order from chaos. Transform your scraps in my new workshop Logs and Ladders: Building with Improvisation. Book me for your group or join me in September (workshop link in profile). 
#learnwithbrenda #brendagaelsmithworkshop #improvquilting #logsandladders #creatingwithsolids #konacotton #improvpiecing
Join me in August for the Art of Finishing, a 90-m Join me in August for the Art of Finishing, a 90-minute “pay what you wish” Zoom event that is open to anyone interested in brainstorming and enhancing the presentation of their quilts and textile art. 

There are 3 sessions available to suit a range of time zones. Book online. Link in profile.

Finishing and sharing work is a valuable way of maintaining creative momentum. Come along for personalised feedback and guidance on completing YOUR quilts and compositions including live demos of artful finishing techniques, hanging sleeves and label-making. All welcome! A recording will be available for 10 days afterwards.

#brendagaelsmithworkshop #learnwithbrenda #artoffinishing #textileart #artfulfinishes

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