Artworks bring paradise to Taupo Museum

Five artists will showcase work celebrating connections and the natural beauty of the world around us at a new Taupo Museum exhibition.

The exhibition, Playing in Paradise, has been coordinated by artist Jane Penton. She said the two and three-dimensional works had been created using fabric, fibre and found objects. Along with five collaborators, she has created hand-made pieces including sculpture, collage and even a DVD.

Ms Penton said there was also a storytelling element to the exhibition, which came through the choice of materials used and personal significance to the artists using them.

"For instance one exhibitor, Laura Sue Bailey, a quilt-maker from the USA, is displaying a unique piece incorporating saved denim clothing from her daughter's childhood as well favoured art and natural motifs. This quilt celebrates raising her children in the remote New Zealand countryside," Ms Penton said. "A common theme is the use of discarded or rediscovered objects, allowing us to recognise that resources for creativity can potentially be found all around us in our everyday lives."

Other works include giant cloth books, a quilted garden of hand-made dolls and plenty more.

The exhibition runs from October 28 to December 4. Two demonstrations of simple fabric craft ideas will be held at Taupo Museum from 10.30am to 1pm on Saturday 4 November and again on Sunday 26 November.

Taupo Museum is open seven days from 10am to 4.30pm. Entry is free to children and Taupo District residents with proof of address.

19 October 2017

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kerence Stephen | Exhibitions Officer Taupo Museum | Ph 376 1583 | kstephen@taupo.govt.nz