Ellis Road Arts
Textiles
ENTWINED II
Inspired by driftwood and found flotsam on the high tide mark at Bramston Beach Qld as well as exploring the technique of twining
Materials: Driftwood, Linen Thread
Dimensions: H30cm x W15cm
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ENTWINED I
Inspired by driftwood and found flotsam on the high tide mark at Bramston Beach Qld as well as exploring the technique of twining
Materials: Driftwood, cotton thread
Dimensions: H26cm x W12cm
Availability: Contact Anne directly via Contact Page
WASHED UP
A response to the durability of the natural world.
Materials: Found driftwood, linen thread, shell fragments
Dimensions: L97cm x W18 cm (at widest point)
Availability: Contact Anne directly via the Contact
Page for details.
LATTE BY THE SEA
Made with hand dyed and natural raffia, gifted driftwood and wire, this piece may be hung or sit in a horizontal setting.
Dimensions: H7cm x L60cm x W36cm
Availability: Consigned to Northsite Comtemporary Arts
Cairns
POD I
This sculpture was inspired by the shapes of various seed pods found in the rainforest around my studio.
Materials: It has been woven with raffia and wire
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Availability: Consigned to Northsite Contemporary Arts Shop, Cairns
INDIGO WASH II
Woven using hand dyed and natural raffia, wire, and found driftwood.
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Availability: SOLD
INDIGO WASH I
Basket woven using hand dyed and natural raffia and wire
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Availability: SOLD
DILLY SISTA SERIES
Inspired by ancient traditions of weaving vessels for the carrying of tools and food, one of the earliest handicrafts created through necessity, these baskets have been made from found materials destined for the rubbish dump. Many of the fibres are unidentifiable, however, there does appear to be sisal, agave and man made fibres amongst them.
Materials: Mixed fibre, hemp twine, linen threads
Dimensions: H34cm x 15cm (Left)
Availability: Contact Anne directly via email for details
DESERT STONES SERIES
This series of embroideries was inspired by the landscapes of Central and Northern Australia, in particular the sacred Aboriginal site of Karlu Karlu (Devil's Marbles) in the Northern Territory.
Techniques used are informed by the Japanese traditions of Sashiko and Boro as well as Indian Kanthe.
Materials: Linen and cotton fabrics, Cotton Perle Threads
Availability: Contact Anne Directly via Contact Page
COBBLED SERIES
This series of baskets represent a new direction in technique whereby loose materials such as hay and coir are 'cobbled' together using cotton string, hemp twine or waxed linen thread with random stitches.
Incorporated into these baskets are finds from the high tide line on local beaches such as driftwood and beach stones.
COBBLED V
This basket is woven using a random stitching method with Rhodes Grass Hay, cotton twine and found driftwood.
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Availability: Consigned to NorthSite Contemporary Arts Gallery Shop in Cairns Qld Australia
SHELL MEDLEY I
Inspired by shells and shell fragments found on the High Tide line, The baskets of the Shell Medley Series are woven using stripped Lomandra, thigh spun yarn, recycled cordage.
Dimensions: H7.5cm x W27cm
Availability: Consigned to Helen Wiltshire Gallery
Mission Beach Qld Australia
SHELL MEDLEY II
This basket has been woven from stripped lomandra, thigh spun yarn, recycled cordage and beach stone
Dimensions: H11cm x W28cm
Availability: Consigned by Helen Wiltshire Gallery
Mission Beach Qld Australia
BEACH COMBER
Materials: This basket was inspired by the effects of swirling currents on the beach landscape. It has been woven using stripped Lomandra, and thigh spun yarn.
Dimensions: Height: Approx 15cm
Width: Approx 60cm
Availability: Consigned by Helen Wiltshire Gallery
Mission Beach Qld Australia