The Handwise Project: Handwise III, PODspace gallery, 2010

Saturday

Handwise III, PODspace gallery, 2010

30 June - 17 July 2010

curated by Ahn Wells

Brett Alexander
Christian Kauter
Robyn Nunan
John Parkes
Emily Roberts
Martin Trew

In 2010 Handwise III moved to PODspace gallery, 3/321 King St, Newcastle where Wells volunteered as a co-director. Brett Alexander, Christian Kauter, Robyn Nunan, John Parkes, Emily Roberts and Martin Trew were invited to exhibit new work. This show further produced new insights in the fibre/textile discipline which included a fibre optics sculpture, hand dyed and stitched fabric, crocheted cling wrap, video art, contemporary cross-stitch designs and folded paper.

Newcastle (Australia) based artist Ahn Wells started the Handwise exhibitions with the idea to explore the concept of making artworks which are based on fibre/textile materials and/or techniques. The aim of these exhibitions is to widen audiences expectations and appreciation of what fibre/textile art is and can be within a contemporary context. To date, the Handwise exhibitions have been exhibited at local artist-run galleries annually since 2008.

From 2013, Wells has decided to continue with The Handwise Project but each year the concept will change. This year, artists have been asked to make new works, using any medium, and any size. The only restriction placed on each artist was that the works must be installed directly into the gallery walls, floors or ceiling of the gallery.