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Pliable Planes

Expanded Textiles & Fibre Practices

A major exhibition reimagining practices in textiles and fibre art.

29 APRIL – 17 JULY 2022

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Jacobus Capone: Orisons

Bringing together recent works by Western Australian artist Jacobus Capone that reflect on human and ecological fragility.

12 MARCH – 12 JUNE 2022

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2022 Exhibition Program

In 2022 we present 14 exhibition projects and the work of 26 practitioners including major commissions alongside publications, touring initiatives, and extended programming.

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UNSW Galleries brings together the work of leading Australian and international practitioners, curators and writers working in contemporary art and design.

What's On

Jacobus Capone: Orisons

Recent works by Western Australian artist Jacobus Capone that reflect on human and ecological fragility.

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Zanny Begg: These Stories Will be Different

UNSW Galleries touring exhibition celebrating the work of Australian artist and filmmaker Zanny Begg.

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Pliable Planes: Expanded Textiles & Fibre Practices

Major exhibition project drawing together twelve practitioners who reimagine practices in textiles and fibre art.

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Liz Williamson: Weaving Eucalypts Project

Collaborative project by Australian weaver Liz Williamson exploring local colour and shared weaving traditions.

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Bic Tieu: Objects In-between

New works by Southeast Asian Australian designer, maker and researcher Bic Tieu.

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Inoka Samarasekara: The Tangled Jewelled Maze

New works by Inoka Samarasekara that preserve and reimagine Sri Lankan jewellery forms.

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Hidden in their Leaves: Eucalypts Dye Colours in Australia

Join Liz Williamson as she discusses the history of plant dye-making in Australia.

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Panel: Caring Textiles

Hear about circular textiles design from leading industry experts and researchers from Australia and the Netherlands.

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In Conversation: Inoka Samarasekara & Dr Katherine Moline

Join jeweller and researcher Inoka Samarasekara in conversation with Associate Professor Katherine Moline.

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In Conversation: Bic Tieu & Dr Kevin Murray

Join designer, maker, and researcher Bic Tieu in conversation with independent writer and curator Dr Kevin Murray.

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Gordon Hookey: A MURRIALITY

The first survey of renowned Waanyi artist Gordon Hookey, charting three decades of practice where art and activism fuse.

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In Conversation: Liz Williamson & Dr Alison Gwilt

Join Liz Williamson in conversation with Dr Alison Gwilt as they explore local colour, cultural connections, and shared weaving traditions.

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Eucalyptus Dye Workshop

Learn how to dye fabric with local eucalyptus leaves, twigs, and bark.

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Sandra Selig: exploring giant molecules

The largest exhibition to date of Australian artist Sandra Selig, bringing together key examples of her interdisciplinary projects.

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Mel Douglas: Out of Line

Recent works by Mel Douglas exploring the potential and flexibility of glass as a material for drawing.

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UNSW Galleries is located at the Paddington Campus, 5 minutes from the CBD of Sydney

Email: unswgalleries@unsw.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 8936 0888

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LOCATION

Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd
Paddington NSW 2021
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HOURS

Wed – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: 12pm – 5pm
(Closed Public Holidays)

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