Brett Alexander Art Portfolio Selected recent visual documentation
Most recent exhibition publish during PhD candidature January 2017 Gallery view of the exhibition HOLDING: Contemporary Fibre Art Centre: Every time I have sex I think I might die (PEP/PreP version) 2016 Unbleached jute, bleached jute, fibre reactive dyes, found object Newcastle Art Gallery, Newcastle, NSW, Australia http://nag.org.au/Exhibitions/Current/HoldingContemporary-Fibre-Art https://issuu.com/timelesstextilesgallery.com.au/docs /holding_exhibition
Detail: Every time I have sex I think I might die (PEP/PreP version) 2016. Unbleached jute, bleached jute, fibre reactive dyes, found object. HOLDING: Contemporary Fibre Art, Newcastle Art Gallery, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Gallery view of natural~un~natural (2014-16) as exhibited in From Lausanne to Beijing 9th International Fiberart Biennale Exhibition 2016, Guan Shan Yue Art Museum, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China P.R.
ail view, right gallery view, of natural~un~natural (2014-16) d in From Lausanne to Beijing 9th International Fiberart xhibition 2016, Guan Shan Yue Art Museum, Shenzhen, g Province, China P.R.
Details of Barbie Aesthetics: Barbie Loves Barbie (top image) Ba Aesthetics: Ken loves Ken (left and lower image) (2016) The Barbie and Ken Show, Back to Back Galleries, Newcastle Stu Potters, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
A solo exhibition publish during PhD candidature Alexander, B. (2014) Brett Alexander recent Work – Paper, Textiles & Material Studies Timeless Textiles: Centre of Fibre Artisans, Newcastle, AU View online: http://www.timelesstextiles.com.au/page19825/shop.aspx?categor yid=2549
To view exhibition and interview: http://youtu.be/HtrhvRRCnrY
Solo exhibition published during PhD candidature Gallery view of the exhibition, DomiKNITor by Brett Alexander. Centre: Learning My Names, February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
Gallery view of the exhibition, DomiKNITor by Brett Alexander. Centre: Learning My Names February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
-self chat(ter)[rhizome v.1] February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
natural~un~natural February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
Detail: natural~un~natural February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
Hang up(s)/ pink is for ‌.? February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
@odds February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
I turned the world queer (in my dreams) February 2014, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, Australia
Gallery view of the exhibition, Ă faire: Artextile by Brett Alexander, November 2012, Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle, Australia
Shower me (spray it version) 2012 Spun paper (bleached), found object (sourced in the Slovak Republic)
The only unnatural sex act is one which you cannot perform, Alfred Kinsey (autofallatio version) 2012 Rubber (latex) hood, foam core, circular knitted camouflage yarn (unknown fibre)
Detail: The only unnatural sex act is one which you cannot perform, Alfred Kinsey (autofallatio version) 2012 Rubber (latex) hood, foam core, circular knitted camouflage yarn (unknown fibre)
Business Bear shoes (podophilia version) 2012 Spun paper (unbleached), fibre reactive dye, found objects
Head to toe 2012 Rubber(latex) socks, foam core, circular knitted camouflage yarn (unknown fibre)
My wife doesn’t do kink 2012 Left to right subtitles: Oral (variegated) 2012 Snort (poppers version) 2012 You’ve got balls Peeping Tom (voyeur version) 2012 I’m just a cock (hung-cut version) 2012 Rubber(latex) hoods, polystyrene, circular knitted yarn (cotton), fibre reactive dye, cricket balls, zippers, chrome studs
Detail: My wife doesn’t do kink 2012 Subtitle: Snort (poppers version) 2012 Circular knitted yarn (cotton), fibre reactive dye
Probe (fundament version) 2012 Circular knitted yarn (cotton), fibre reactive dye, object (sourced in the Slovak Republic)
Detail: Probe (fundament version) 2012 Circular knitted yarn (cotton), fibre reactive dye, object (sourced in the Slovak Republic)
Balancing Act 2012 As exhibited in Inspiring artists: Recipients of the Pat Corrigan Artists’ Grant Curator: Cheryl Farrell Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland Australia Circular knitted cotton, found objects (saw horses, wooden doll house furniture, miniature nails)
Left: Yes, Sir! 2012 Rubber(latex) hood, foam core, circular knitted camouflage yarn (unknown fibre) Centre: Boot Camp (Camouflage Knit) 2012 Rubber(latex) hood, foam core, circular knitted camouflage yarn (unknown fibre) Right: Ball Games 2012 Rubber(latex)hood, foam core, circular knitted woollen yarn Image as exhibited in A Fine Line Between Pleasure & Pain 2012 Curators: Eric Werkhoven & Robyn Werkhoven Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
(Un)Packing the Subaltern 2011 Installation detail as exhibited in Tracing Site: Relocating the Museum from Wood St to Honeysuckle Newcastle Museum, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Dimensions variable. Plywood, removalist felt, metal rod, computer monitor, DVD player, DVD
Detail: (Un)Packing the Subaltern 2011 Installation detail as exhibited in Tracing Site: Relocating the Museum from Wood St to Honeysuckle Newcastle Museum, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Dimensions variable. IKEA chair, removalist felt
My School Days 2009 Boy’s flannel school blazers, spool knitted cotton crochet yarn, rubber thongs (flip flops), coat hangers Most recently selected for exhibited in: 3.Trienále Textilu Bez Hraníc 2012 (3rd Triennial of Textile Without Borders) Curator: Dr Danica Lovišková. Artistic Jury: Marie Martykánová, Gallery of Moravian Slovakia, Uherské Hradište, Czech Republic; Danica Lovišková, Gallery of M. A. Bazovského, Trenčín, Slovak Republic; Zuzana Gažíková, Gallery of P. M. Bohúna, Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovak Republic; Iwona Purzycka, Museum Bielsko Biala, Poland; Lea Fekete, Principal of Triennial of Textile; Andrej Augustín, Artistic Principal.), Gallery of M. A. Bazovského, Trenčín, Slovak Republic; Zuzana Gažíková, Gallery of P. M. Bohúna, Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovak Republic; Iwona Purzycka, Museum Bielsko Biala, Poland; Galéria M. A. Bazovského, Trenčín, Slovak Republic
Vilify 2009 Height: 18inches Width: 52inches Depth: 96inches Spun paper (unbleached), fibre-reactive dyes, leather boots Most recently selected for exhibition in: Papier Global 2 Internationale Papierkunst Triennale 2012 (Paper Global 2 International Paper Art Triennial) Curator: Birgitta Petschek-Sommer Museen der Stadt im Stadtgalerie und Handwerksmuseum Deggendorf (City Museum & City Gallery, Museum of Arts & Crafts) Deggendorf, Germany
Also selected for exhibition in: Fiberart International 2010 Exhibition jurors: Mary Ruth Smith, Vibeke Riisberg, Rebecca A.T. Stevens Pittsburgh Center for the Arts & Society for Contemporary Craft Pittsburgh, USA Memorial Art Gallery of Rochester New York, USA Image as exhibited in: Paper & Textile 2009 Curator: Dr John Miller John Miller Galleries Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Fabulousness 2010 Image: as exhibited in Handwise III, Podspace, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Fabulousness is constructed from an LED light source and Micro-Windows fibre optic cable. It has 'side-sparkle' fibres which are chipped along their length to create visual effect through the entire length of the cable. Fabulousness was conceived while reading Simon Doonan’s novel The Beautiful People. Also exhibited in the 2nd International TECHstyle Art Biennial (ITAB) 2012 The Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose, USA Exhibition jury: Janet Koplos, Barbara Layne, Christine Tarkowski; Curator: Deborah Corsini
Binary Bind 2005 Most recently exhibited in: Papier Global = Paper Global 2009 Curator: Birgitta Petschek-Sommer Museen der Stadt im Stadtgalerie und Handwerksmuseum Deggendorf (City Museum & City Gallery, Museum of Arts & Crafts), Deggendorf, Germany Also selected for exhibition in Breaking the Mould 2007 International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA). Curated by Hilary Sussum. Artzone, Edmont Green, London (2007); Ovada , Oxford (2007); Zaid Business School, Oxford (2007); Sherbone House, Dorset (2007); Bovince Gallery, Walthamstow (2007); Collins Gallery, Glasgow (2008); Piece Hall, Halifax (2008); Beverly Art Gallery, Yorkshire (2008); Robert Phillips Gallery, Walton on Thames, London (2008) Also selected for exhibition in Intertwine: Queer Street, Midsumma 2006. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Curators: Ros Abercrombie, Felicity Hardy, Solate Ana Tawale. Image as exhibited in singuli et coagmentati (Alone and Together), 2005. Curated by Merryn Gates. Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Boolaroo, NSW, Australia
Same But Different 2009 Left to right subtitles: Same But Different [Odd #9 1xWhite], Same But Different [Odd #9 1xBlack], Same But Different [Odd #16 2xWhite (>10%)], Same But Different [Odd #16 2xBlack (>10%)] H52cm x W52 cm x D4.5cm Most recently selected for exhibition in: Paper Road - 21st International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) Congress 2010 Convener: Chang-bok Lee, Hanji Paper Institute Hanji Theme Park, Wonju, South Korea Image as exhibited in: Paper & Textile 2009 Curator: Dr John Miller John Miller Galleries, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Left: Rupture 1-4 2009. H52cm x W52 cm x D4.5cm Spool knitted crochet cotton, synthetic felt, wooden doll’s house furniture, acid free mount board, adhesive Right: Slippage Specimen I-III, 2009. H52cm x W52 cm x D4.5cm Spool knitted Lithuanian linen thread, synthetic felt, antique wooden netting needles, acid free mount board, adhesive, sealing wax Image as exhibited in: Paper & Textile 2009 Curator: Dr John Miller John Miller Galleries Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Centre wall mounted: Tomfoolery: land of the free (to bare arms) 2007 ‘Bluegrass’ oversized denim jean, toy cowboy guns, toy machine guns Floor mounted: Crime Scene: Hate Crime - Road Kill 2007 King-Gee work wear shirts, synthetic thread, machine embroidered text Images as exhibited in New Adventures Of Mark Twain: Coalopolis To Metropolis 2007 Lovett Gallery, Newcastle, Australia Also exhibited in New Adventures Of Mark Twain: Coalopolis To Metropolis 2007 Pearl Street Gallery, Columbia University, New York, USA
Queer As Folk Art 2006 Newcastle Region Art Gallery, NSW, Australia Photo credit: D. Beletich.
Detail: Queer As Folk Art 2006 Newcastle Region Art Gallery, NSW, Australia Photo credit: D. Beletich Bleached spun paper yarn, (>1km) spool knitted bleached paper yarn, IKEA wooden table, metal scissors
Playing With Dolls II 2006 Flannel box pleated school uniforms, flocked lettering, spool knitted variegated crochet cotton, rubber thongs (flip flops), wooden coat hangers Image as exhibited in the Kaunas Art Biennial TEXTILE 07 WIDE EXAMINATION International Competitive Exhibition M. Žilinskas Art Gallery, Kaunas, Lithuania Selected by two international juries comprising - Selection Panel 1: Prof. Janis Jefferies, Gerard Williams and Danica Maier Selection Panel 2: Prof. Janis Jefferies, Jay Koh and Linara Dovydaityte This research was awarded First Prize (Excellence Award) in this biennial
Playing With Dolls II 2006 Flannel box pleated school uniforms, flocked lettering, spool knitted variegated crochet cotton, rubber thongs (flip flops), wooden coat hangers Image as exhibited in Softly Threatening: Artwork of the Modern Domestic, 2006 Curator: Yoko Ott. Photo credit: Yoko Ott. Bumbershoot: The Seattle Arts Festival, 2006, Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
Playing With Dolls 2003 Above: Image detail as exhibited in Hardcore Soft 2006 Curator: Clare Thornton for Riksutstillinger: National Touring Exhibitions National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Norway
Playing With Dolls 2003 Installation detail as exhibited in Boys Who Sew, 2004, Crafts Council Gallery, London, UK Flannel box pleated school uniforms, synthetic machine embroidery thread, synthetic stockings, rubber thongs (flip flops), wooden coat hangers This installation was commissioned by the Crafts Council of the UK and the curator, Professor Janis Jefferies (Head of Visual Arts, Goldsmiths, University of London). The exhibition Boys Who Sew: A Crafts Council Touring Exhibition premiered at the Crafts Council Gallery London, UK and toured for two years to numerous regional galleries in the UK
In 2005 this installation was selected by an international jury of high profile textile researchers: Helena Hietanen (Finland), Paul Jensen (Denmark), Katrin Pere (Estonia), and Silja Puranen (Finland); and included in the international survey exhibition Northern Fibre 6: (wo)man & technology Kerava Art Museum, Kerava, Finland
Centre: Denim Fetish 2006. H150cm x W100cm. Digital print on cotton, flocked lettering As exhibted in Verve, University Gallery, University of Newcastle, Australia, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Curators: Miranda Lawry & Dr Trevor Weekes Also exhibited at Tamworth Regional Gallery, NSW, Australia [In response to the motion picture Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Brokeback Mountain a short story by Annie Proulx.]
Left to right: Tickle, Slap, Tongue 2006 As exhibited in Pink II, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW 10 February - 26 March 2006 Pink II was an exhibition by 8 Hunter based queer artists working in a diverse range of art practices. The exhibition is a collaborative event between the artists, Rainbow Visions Hunter (a group working to build community among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people in Newcastle and the Hunter) and Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Reading between the li(n)es. Write your own Bible 2005. H295cm X W400cm X 20cm Image as exhibted in JAB: Thrust & Disrupt, 2005, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW, Australia Cotton fabric, cotton thread, flocked lettering ,vinyl text decals, stainless steel wire Front text: If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them (Leviticus 20:13 KJV)
Barber’s Pole Gift Wrap 2005 H305cm X W244cm (each unit 60cm2) Image as exhibted in JAB: Thrust & Disrupt, 2005, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW, Australia JAB: Thrust & Disrupt, 2005, Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW, Australia Cotton fabric, flocked lettering, satin ribbon, stretched canvases
Background: One, or the Other, 2005 H210cm x W189cm Image as exhibited in JAB: Thrust & Disrupt, 2005 Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW, Australia
(Un)lucky dip fatigue, 2005. H87cm x W79cm x D10cm Image as exhibited in JAB: Thrust & Disrupt, 2005 Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland, NSW, Australia Acid free card, synthetic machine embroidery thread, synthetic interfacing, wooden shelves
Sloboda: Bolest (Freedom’s Pain), 2003. As exhibited in Paper Road – Heading to East 2004. Curator: You Dae Soo. IAPMA (International Association of Papermakers and Paper Artists). Sori Arts Center, Jeollabuk Exhibition Hall, Jeonju, South Korea.
Abject Object 2002. Image as exhibited in Paper Road Geneva 2003. Curator: Professor Elisabeth Jobin IAPMA (International Association of Papermakers and Paper Artists) Geneva 2003 Spun paper, hand spool knitted spun paper, fibre reactive dye, wooden children’s chair
Taller work: Hot Seat 2002 Smaller work: Abject Object 2002 As exhibited in the 8th International Paper Symposium 2002 Curator: Lubomira Slusna Liptov Museum, Ruzomberok, Slovak Republic Spun paper, hand spool knitted spun paper, fibre reactive dye, wooden children’s chair
House Shoes for the Homeless 2001 H300cm x W200cm x D200cm Images as installed at the 7th International Paper Symposium – Another Paper 2001 Liptov Museum, Slovakia Curator: Lubomira Slusna 500 hand cut light weight cardboard slippers, spun paper thread, glaze, mirrors
Natural-Un-Natural (Every family has one!) 2000 Curator: Ian Were. Image as installed in Material Boys (Un-Zipped), 2000, Object Galleries, Sydney, NSW