by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
On the creative scene, the Gallery has recently taken in some exciting new work from raranga weaver, Fiona Gedson. Fiona works from a unique mobile straw-bale constructed studio in the Waiotahe Valley, near Opotiki, and produces intricate weavings that are a fusion of...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sven Carlsson Exhibition kick starts restoration drive. “Her exquisite work is known throughout New Zealand and this is a brand new...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Daniella Norling Hot Stuff. If you hurry you can still snap up a Fiona Gedson weaving without taking out a loan from the bank. Creator of the most sublimely delicate weavings, Gedson’s works are fusion of Maori and Pakeha as she takes typical European materials...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every year the Association “Fils et Metiers†has proposed a theme to contemporary textile artists for a collective exhibition; the theme for 2003 was: Textile and Metal. 72 artists answered the call and offered 80 different creations. Entries came from France but...
by Fiona | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rua Kete was eye-catching from a distance but was more beautiful close up because, “you realize you’re looking at Peacock feathers. The use of feathers on tiny woven baskets showed intricacy and detailâ€, said judge, Mrs Hartland who bought the...
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