EXHIBITIONS / STRING THEORY FOCUS ON CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIA ART AN MCA TOURING EXHIBITION

6 JUNE - 30 AUGUST

Gallery 1

Exhibition opening

Friday 12 June, 6.30pm

String Theory explores innovative approaches to fibre in a contemporary context, bringing together over 30 artists and artist groups who work with expanded notions of textiles and craft-based traditions, presenting artworks from sculpture to photography, painting to video.

Tony Albert, Jean Baptiste Apuatimi, Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art & Culture Studio, Frances Djulibing, Robyn Djunginy, Lola Greeno, Dale Harding, Evelyn McGreen, Lipaki Marlyaapa, Dhundhunga 2 Munungurr, Noongar Doll Makers, Laurie Nilsen, Alison Page, Regina Pilawuk Wilson, Jimmy Pike, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, Tasmanian Shell Necklace makers, Vicki West, Warrambool Dreaming Lighting Ridge, Tjanpi Desert Weavers and Yirrkala Printmakers.

Image: Frances Hjulibing, yukuwa (Feather string yarn vine), banyan tree bark, cockatoo feathers, beeswax. Image courtesty and copyright of artist, photograph: Alex Davies