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Copa Abstractions

Copa Abstractions Catalogue

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This 28 page catalogue showcases the development of the Copa Abstractions project over 52 weeks. It includes inspiration images and the resulting collection of vibrant, abstract textile sketches. Order directly from Blurb.

Copa Abstractions

52 textile sketches inspired by Copacabana and environs and completed as part of a self guided Weekly Art Project.

Week #27 Blue Groper is available for sale. All other works are in private collections.

Pigface πŸ”΄
Bottlebrush πŸ”΄
Shoal πŸ”΄
Seaweed πŸ”΄
Gum Nuts πŸ”΄
Crooked Banksias πŸ”΄
Jacaranda πŸ”΄
Tumbleweed πŸ”΄
Angophora πŸ”΄
Tumbleweed II πŸ”΄
Eastern Rosella
Incoming Wave πŸ”΄
Water’s Edge πŸ”΄
Norfolk Pine πŸ”΄
Dunes πŸ”΄
Kelp πŸ”΄
Seagrass πŸ”΄
Tidelines πŸ”΄
Cool Change πŸ”΄
Dolphins πŸ”΄
Grevillea πŸ”΄
Gum Blossom πŸ”΄
Orange Gum πŸ”΄
Crimson Rosella
Flannel Flower πŸ”΄
Cockatoo Feather πŸ”΄
Rainbow Lorikeet πŸ”΄
Banksia Cone πŸ”΄
Kookaburra πŸ”΄
Galah
King Parrot
Palm Flower πŸ”΄
Blue Groper
Black Swan πŸ”΄
Cockatoo Crest πŸ”΄
Whale Tail πŸ”΄
Seaspray πŸ”΄
Banksia πŸ”΄
Tailfeather πŸ”΄
Pelican πŸ”΄
Wattle πŸ”΄
Native Fuchsia πŸ”΄
Gymea Lily πŸ”΄
Bromeliad πŸ”΄
Sunset πŸ”΄
Brush Turkey πŸ”΄
Coastal Banksia πŸ”΄
Lagoon πŸ”΄
Roots πŸ”΄
Rockpool πŸ”΄
Cordyline πŸ”΄
Pigface & Gazania πŸ”΄

Copa Abstractions: Weekly Art Project: 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

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PO Box 131, Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 Australia

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  • 9 November 2025 – 31 January 2026 Performance Arts Culture Cessnock
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  • Integrifolia #3
    26 February – 1 March 2026 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival – Hampton, Virginia
    Minimalism
Hello 60! Swimming at the ocean pool is a fantasti Hello 60! Swimming at the ocean pool is a fantastic way to start the day.

#copacabanansw #macmastersbeachnsw #saltwaterhealing
This year (2026) marks the 20th anniversary of the This year (2026) marks the 20th anniversary of the Australasian Quilt Convention. The entrance features a display of the brochure covers over the years and it was fun to identify 3 covers that include snippets of exhibits that I was involved with.

⭐️ 2009 was my first AQC. I was a tutor and my contribution to the β€œteach me” exhibit was β€œGrass” that you can see in the lower right corner.

⭐️ in 2013, the Twelve by Twelve International Art Quilt Project shared the Colourplay series which included a piece by @studioconway highlighting the plight of refugees in drought (see centre left)

⭐️ in 2020 the chronology was disrupted by the Covid pandemic but not before the brochure was published with β€œThe Fuchsia’s Looking Bright m” by @darlingdi from @vision2020textiles who poseda poignant question: Will my optimistic dream of a brighter future turn out to be 2020 vision, or just a fun and fabulous fabric fusion of my favourite colours?

Congratulations to @craft.events_  on the 20th Anniversary 🀩
I am driven to abstraction. Abstraction is a persi I am driven to abstraction. Abstraction is a persistent and insistent force in my creative practice. Working improvisationally, I capture the essence of my subjects to impart a sense of wonder of the natural world and a deep affinity to place. 

As part of the Rajah Award that I received last year, I will be sharing a selection of my textile paintings in a special exhibit at the Australasian Quilt Convention in  Melbourne presented by @craft.events_ 

Textile enthusiasts from across Australia and overseas gather at this exciting event. If you see me at AQC, please do say hello. I am looking forward to seeing everyone😍

#australasianquiltconvention  #rajahaward  #brendagaelsmithart #australasianquiltconvention2026
Looking forward to the premiere of β€œOpposites” , a Looking forward to the premiere of β€œOpposites” , an @saqaart  regional exhibition, at the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne this week from 9 - 12 April. My new artwork β€œNight and Day” will be on display.
#brendagaelsmithart #australasianquiltconvention2026
#australasianquiltconvention 
@craft.events_

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