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Desire Lines

Desire Lines

In landscape architecture, the term “desire lines” describes an informal path developed by erosion of footfall caused by people finding a short cut or preferred route often bypassing the official or constructed way. As explorers forge their own path, desire lines manifest on the surface of the earth leaving a trail for others to follow thereby encouraging more travel.
Simple String Theory ©2008 Brenda Gael Smith
Caliente ©2009 Brenda Gael Smith
Desire Lines #4 ©2009 Brenda Gael Smith
Desire Lines #1: Simple String Theory 30cm x 30cm ©2008
Desire Lines #2: Caliente 30cm x 30cm ©2009
Desire Lines #3: Running Hot & Cold 37cm x 76cm ©2009
Roseus Goddessii ©2009 Brenda Gael Smith
After the Rain ©2010 Brenda Gael Smith
Spark! ©2010 Brenda Gael Smith
Desire Lines #4: Roseus Goddessii 21cm x 30cm ©2009
Desire Lines #5: After the Rain 53cm x 112cm ©2010
Desire Lines #6: Spark! 75cm x 74cm ©2010
Lust in the Log Cabin ©2010 Brenda Gael Smith
Twelve Ways by Brenda Gael Smith ©2012
Desire Lines #7: Lust in the Log Cabin 105cm x 105cm ©2010
Desire Lines #8: Twelve Ways 20in x 12in ©2012
Desire Lines #9: Here Comes the Sun 85x136cm ©2025

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

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On exhibition

  • 9 November 2025 – 31 January 2026 Performance Arts Culture Cessnock
    AHEAD OF THE CURVE
  • 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 “teach me” exhibit was “Grass” 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 “The 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 “Opposites” , a Looking forward to the premiere of “Opposites” , an @saqaart  regional exhibition, at the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne this week from 9 - 12 April. My new artwork “Night and Day” will be on display.
#brendagaelsmithart #australasianquiltconvention2026
#australasianquiltconvention 
@craft.events_

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