Exhibition 2010: Worlds of Inspiration

The theme for 2010 is "Worlds of Inspiration".  Here is Teresa's proposal which was the one that got the majority of votes.

1.  Each person could choose an embroidery technique/techniques from another country/culture and research it.
2. Design one piece based on the technique, used traditionally.
3. Design another piece, using the technique experimentally and/or in a contemporary way.
A suggested name for the exhibition could be 'Worlds of Inspiration'.

As the year has progressed we have all come up with our own concepts.  Teresa is exploring Persia. Gail, after an unexpected trip to India last year as part of her Master's degree has, of course, chosen India.  Robin's choice of Molas from San Blas, Panama continues her interest in layers.  Linda't theme is China, specifically Dragons. Annette G is looking at an early 18th century English embroidered patchwork from the current V&A exhibition.

As members of the Embroiderers' Guild NSW we have been very fortunate to be shown the works in it's collection that relate to our individual topics.  We were also delighted to be shown part of a guild member's private collection of Indian Embroideries.

Indian Embroidery from a private collection