A NATIONALLY touring fibre art exhibition is set to headline the latest exhibition season at Manning Regional Art Gallery, with two thought-provoking displays opening to the public from 31 July to 19 September.
Echoes and Silences, presented by Untethered Fibre Artists, features the work of 20 contemporary fibre artists from across Australia.
The exhibition showcases 38 intricately crafted artworks exploring themes including landscape, oceans, memory, emotion and silence.
Artists also delve into deeply personal subjects such as grief, disability, women’s experiences and connections with the natural environment.
Each work offers a unique perspective while demonstrating the expressive possibilities of contemporary fibre art.
Joining the exhibition program is Letters for a Lover by Eric Löbbecke.
Inspired by the disappearance of his grandfather during World War II and his grandmother’s quiet acts of remembrance in Vienna, the exhibition explores themes of memory, loss and human connection.
Through ceramic bells, paintings and photogravures, Löbbecke transforms his family’s history into an immersive artistic experience.
A central ceramic bell, which visitors are invited to ring, adds an interactive element encouraging reflection on remembrance and emotional connection.
The exhibitions will officially open at 6pm on Friday, 31 July.
Opening night will also serve as a Friends of the Gallery fundraising event, with all members of the community invited to attend.
According to the exhibition organisers, Echoes and Silences is the third exhibition in Untethered Fibre Artists’ five-year exhibition cycle, bringing together diverse artistic voices that explore shared experiences through contemporary fibre practice.
Both exhibitions will remain on display at Manning Regional Art Gallery until 19 September, offering visitors the opportunity to experience nationally recognised contemporary art alongside a deeply personal exploration of history and remembrance.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
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