In The Fuchsia’s Looking Bright , Di Jobbins of Zetland, NSW, Australia poses a 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? Follow Di on Instagram at: @DarlingDi Just a Glimpse is a series of […]
Archives for March 2020
Just a Glimpse: Mary Metcalf
Our eyes are incredible organs and we view the world in technicolour but do we really see or acknowledge the beauty of what is in front of our eyes? Here’s a glimpse of Eye of the Beholder by Mary Metcalf of Auckland, New Zealand. The design is a pieced colour wheel appliqued onto painted background. […]
Just a Glimpse: Dianne Firth
Many Vision 2020 artworks highlight eye conditions and the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent blindness. Here’s a glimpse of Cataract by Dianne Firth of Canberra, Australia. Cataracts turn the transparent lens in the eye into an opaque grey material that restricts vision. Colours fade and images blur. A simple medical procedure can […]
Adjusted Exhibition Tour Program
This is the adjusted exhibition tour program for the Vision 2020 travelling textile art exhibition. Vision 2020 will now premiere at AQS QuiltWeek in the United States. See it first at: 5-7 August 2020: Lancaster – The Nook 19–22 August 2020: Grand Rapids 2–5 September 2020: Paducah 30 September – 2 October 2020: Charleston Upon […]
Just a Glimpse: Kim Simpson
Here’s a glimpse of Lateral Inhibition by Kim Simpson of Kyabram, Victoria, Australia. Lateral inhibition is the process in which the neurons and eye work together. This is how some optical illusions are created. It is intriguing that a colour, here turquoise, can appear to change depending on its neighbours. Follow Kim on Instagram at: […]
Just a Glimpse: Anita Fors
Anita Fors of Gothenburg, Sweden creates textile art inspired by her surroundings – the street where she lives, her home town and the coastline where it is situated. Here’s a glimpse of Tunnel Vision in Winter Time tells a story about going to work through snowfall. Follow Anita at: Website: www.taktiltextil.wordpress.com Instagram: @taktiltextil Just a […]